“Monopoly” Is No Excuse for Government Intervention
In an unhampered economy, monopoly is not a framework distinguishable from “pure” competition. In fact, inefficient monopolies arise only in case of government interventionism.
Economic Freedom
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Comparing Latin America’s Economic Models: Left vs. Right
Twenty-first-century socialism, which has been so popular in Latin America for many years, has failed in a way that mirrors the failure of twentieth-century socialism in other parts of the world.
No, We Don’t Need a Government Post Office
Leonard Read has explained how so many Americans arrived at the clearly false notion that a government post office is necessary.
Industrialization and Free Trade Are the Way out of Poverty
Far from being a tool of "exploitation," industrialization and free trade are proven strategies to bring higher standards of living to the developing world.
No, We Don’t Need a Government Post Office
Leonard Read has explained how so many Americans arrived at the clearly false notion that a government post office is necessary.
Could the Economy Survive a W-Shaped Recovery?
More threatened COVID lockdowns, and thus more bailouts and explosions of deficit spending, do not bode well for the global economy.
What Germany Must Do for a Speedy Recovery
The German "stimulus" package does nothing to actually stimulate true economic growth. If German policymakers were smart, they'd be cutting taxes and spending, while abolishing regulations.
Well-Intentioned Policies That Make Life More Expensive
From rent to jobs, to marriage, government regulations are incessantly raising the cost of doing business.
