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The Contradictions of Javier Milei

Can you achieve liberal goals using authoritarian means?

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Mario Šilar
Apr 17, 2024
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King and Demagogue (1946), Max Beckmann (German, 1884 – 1950)

Editor’s Note: This week marks the first 100 days of the Argentine president’s Javier Milei’s term in office. When he was elected, I texted my friend, today’s contributor Mario Šilar, and told him: “You are not dreaming! A follower of the Austrian School of Economics is now president of Argent…

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