Did The Free Market Kill Coal?
Leftists often blame "the free market" for the demise of the coal industry. "And good riddance," they say. But, markets had very little to do with it.
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The Dangers of a “Universal Basic Income”
A "universal basic income" serves to make workers and entrepreneurs less likely to produce goods and services the consumers need most.
Change May be Coming to the National Labor Relations Board
Donald Trump has some troubles with labor unions. Fortunately for him, the NLRB may soon look very different.
Congress’s War on Internet Gambling
The War on Gambling is about as moral as the War on Drugs.
Mark Thornton: The Economics of Marijuana
In this three-lecture course, professor Mark Thornton will explain how prohibition has changed not only the market for marijuana, but also the characteristics of the drug itself.
Lame-duck Congress Looking to Ban Online Gambling
As more states consider legalizing online gambling, Republican Senators look for a new Federal ban.
Countless Ordinary Americans Benefit When Companies Move to Mexico
Companies relocate in order to serve their customers better with less-expensive products. In the media, these unseen customers are usually ignored.
The Week in Review: December 3, 2016
American's should worry less about companies leaving for oversees, and more about how government is eroding their freedoms.
How Government Regulation Makes Us Poorer
What hurts workers — and keeps them poor — is government regulation, which restricts competition.
Trump Turns Down the TPP
In his plan for his first day in office, Donald Trump announced that he is ready to withdraw the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which he called a “disaster”. Is Trump’s decision a definite step toward free trade? Not yet.
