Politics
The Continentals and other paper monies only temporarily retained some value largely because of an initial promise of future redemption in gold and silver—a...
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Modern political economy is based upon a Machiavellian belief in might makes right. Yet, political power cannot accomplish what free markets and private property...
Economist Robert Barro has questioned the necessity of fighting a war in this country to end slavery. In this week’s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David...
Modern political economy is based upon a Machiavellian belief in might makes right. Yet, political power cannot accomplish what free markets and private property...
The Continentals and other paper monies only temporarily retained some value largely because of an initial promise of future redemption in gold and silver—a...
Charles Dickens trained many to hate capitalism, but he never understood the difference between envious hatred of wealth and charitable concern for the poor....
Consumer spending does not drive the economy. On the contrary, saving, investment, and entrepreneurship are the critical components of economic growth.
Scandinavia is not socialist; in fact, they are often ranked far higher than socialist economies like Venezuela in terms of economic freedom.
All children eventually learn that the presents under the Christmas tree come from family and friends, who must pay for them with their own...
Losing one’s money, credit cards, and passports in a New York City cab could have been a disaster. Thanks to trust and cooperation among...
Shortly after hearing about the birth of Jesus, Herod the king tried to have the child murdered. Indeed, Herod’s oppressive rule and the predations...
Historically, it has been very poor manners in Washington to admit that keeping home prices high is a deliberate policy. High prices are not...
All children eventually learn that the presents under the Christmas tree come from family and friends, who must pay for them with their own...
Shortly after hearing about the birth of Jesus, Herod the king tried to have the child murdered. Indeed, Herod’s oppressive rule and the predations...