Economic Freedom

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Lipton Matthews

Economists often deplore the corruption in developing countries, but when institutions are corrupt, don't expect people to have the incentive to be honest.

Patrick Barron

For all of the talk about "our democracy," there is a better way to protect the lives and property of people than just electing politicians. It is called sound money.

Manuel Tacanho

Development economists often confuse natural resources with wealth and then are puzzled when countries rich in resources experience widespread poverty. Free markets lead to creation of wealth, period.