Karl Smith Defends Keynesian Stimulus and Carbon Taxation
Bob Murphy has a friendly discussion and debate with Karl Smith.
Interventionism
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The Righteous Bosses of the New Deal
In much of America, the New Deal was run by a small number of very powerful political bosses.
Tucker Carlson Wants Affirmative Action for American Workers
Bob Murphy disagrees with Tucker Carlson's unambiguous approval of Elizabeth Warren’s call for “economic nationalism”.
Skidelsky’s Push for Modern Mercantilism
Skidelsky manifests an inordinate distaste for money and “greed.” Far better in his eyes is the pursuit of power by the State, even at the cost of wars and massive public debt. Some of us will not agree.
Two Years After Trump’s Exit from the Paris Agreement, It’s Proven To Be a Farce
Environmental activists admit that the Paris Agreement wasn't a "solution" to climate change, they should actually be thanking Trump for abandoning it.
Outlawing Jobs: The Minimum Wage
In truth, there is only one way to regard a minimum wage law: it is compulsory unemployment, period.
The Unseen Costs of “Medicare for All”
Many of the worst costs that will come with "Medicare for All" won't be calculated in dollars. They'll come in the form of doctor shortages, long wait times, and less access to care.
Tucker Carlson and AOC Are Wrong About Christianity and Usury
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez thinks Christian theology supports her bill on excessive interest. Her position ignores the actual history of Christian views of usury.
The Meaning of Competition
Competition is a process of the formation of opinion: by spreading information, it creates that unity and coherence of the economic system which we presuppose when we think of it as one market.
