The Revenge Origins of the Sherman Antitrust Act
The origins of the Sherman Act provide an important reminder that politicians can be motivated by revenge, greed, hatred, jealously, and spite.
Cronyism and Corporatism
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Why Banking Is No Ordinary Industry
Special powers to inflate the money supply — granted by the state — make banking unlike other private industries.
Against Trump’s Tariffs
The verdict of sound economics is universal. Tariffs cripple economies, reduce the standard of living, and pit some groups against others.
Don’t Tax Spanish Olives — And Don’t Subsidize them Either
Complaints about unfair trade practices — when made by US and EU officials — have the whiff of hypocrisy about them.
What the FBI/FISA Memo Really Tells Us About Our Government
Both parties suppressed evidence of FBI abuse of the FISA process until after the FISA Amendments Act could be re-authorized.
Why Special Interests Try to Take Control of Governments
The more the state increases its powers over the economy, the more motivated special interests become to take control of the state.
Net Neutrality Advocates are Asking the Wrong Questions
Why are there so few telecommunications companies? It involves more than the cost of the physical infrastructure.
Conflicts of Interest in Government Are More Common than You Think
The common definition of "conflict of interest" is far too narrow, and should include taking campaign contributions in exchange for political favors.
Do We Have a Free-Market Medical System?
Many honest medical professionals are trapped in a system that can more accurately be described as a crony capitalist nightmare.
