Capitalism

With Trump’s crony capitalism, the government taking equity positions in US businesses, and socialists making real inroads in the Democratic Party, it is hard to find defenders of free markets.

Buc-ee’s—the roadside travel phenomenon—seems to cater to the extremes in our society. Either customers love shopping at the place or it is yet another symbol of capitalist oppression.

Buc-ee’s—the roadside travel phenomenon—seems to cater to the extremes in our society. Either customers love shopping at the place or it is yet another symbol of capitalist oppression.

Here’s an existential fear regarding AI: companies in the economy will invest in AI to such an extent that the result will be massive layoffs of highly-skilled, high-wage technical employees and a severe reduction in demand for routine, repetitive jobs.

Economics has its own four-letter words. Although they are not obscene, socialists and statists would find them so.

Economics has its own four-letter words. Although they are not obscene, socialists and statists would find them so.

On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Tho, and Connor discuss Fed drama, plummeting consumer sentiment, and how the American economy is becoming increasingly like a casino. 

Modern moral philosophers often come up with immoral ways to undermine free markets. In this week’s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon examines the book How Much Is Enough? by Robert and Edward Skidelsky and questions the authors’ conclusions.

On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Connor, and Tho look at the updates on the Iran war front, including whether or not a ceasefire will last and recent reporting on Israel's influence on Trump's war decision. Plus, discussion about a recent Tucker Carlson Show guest and his view that Christianity is inherently socialist.

The New York Times claims that the "administrative state"—that is, governance by unelected bureaucrats—protects our country and enhances democracy.