Is De-industrialization a “Natural Phenomenon” of Developed Economies?
The decline in industrial production is in many ways the product of government interventionism.
Political Theory
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Public Faith in Elections Falls as the State Grows
Faith in the voting process has weakened because voters are increasingly fearful of what an electoral loss might bring.
Populism Is Not an Ideology
Populism is a strategy that may be used by any ideological group whose political agenda differs radically from that of the ruling class.
The War Against Payday Lending
The federal government is again trying to take free choice away from borrowers by imposing new regulations on short-term loans like payday lending.
The Bad Economics Behind Monopoly
A pro-tax disciple of Henry George gave us the board game we know today as Monopoly.
Federal Meddling in Dairy Farms Hurts Both Consumers and Producers
Federal laws against free association of dairy producers has created a deeply distorted and unresponsive market.
Cronyism at the Gas Pump
Gas station owners have come up with a creative way to take more of their customers' money via the power of taxation.
China Moves Forward with Its De-Dollarization Strategy
The world monetary order is changing. Slowly but steadily, global trade and currency markets are becoming less dollar-centric.
What’s the Difference Between Liberalism and “Neoliberalism”?
When anti-capitalist leftists expound on the evils of "neoliberalsm," they are usually just attacking freedom and free markets in general.
Ballots and Bullets
It is often argued that democracy replaces violent political changes with peaceful ones, but this is not quite as convincing as we are told.
