Immigration is a hot topic these days, particularly for those in the southern and south-western states of America. There has been a rising anti-immigration sentiment, directed specifically at immigrating Mexicans. The public cries out, "Secure the borders!" and "They're taking our...
From the Santa Cruz Sentinel : Eli Reynolds, a driver at Pizza My Heart, is about to see his pay go up. So is Catherine Yi, a waitress at Clouds restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz. The state's new minimum, takes effect today, raising pay from $7.50 per hour to $8 per hour. This is a classic example...
Foreward note: inspired in part by "The Politics of Obedience: The Discourse on Voluntary Servitude" by Eteinne De La Boetie . How the State Thrives How does the state maintain itself? It is true that to some extent all states initially derive from conquest through devices such as war and land...
Economist James Shikwati makes a case against aid (from government to government) in Africa. Abstract: "...I examine whether Africa needs development aid and the effect of this type of aid on development in Africa. My criticism against aid should be approached with a clear mind; I am not discussing...