Of Krugman and Diocletian
Krugman: “I am not a defender of the economic policies of the emperor Diocletian. Let’s just make that clear.” Ron Paul: “That’s exactly what you’re defending.”
Free Markets
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Private Law in the Emerald Isle
Brehon law was a private legal system in ancient Ireland that survived until the 17th century.
Profits
Although every businessman aims to earn a "profit," he usually knows very little about the economic nature of his objective.
The Looming Reversal of Centralization
People who look at the numbers know that the federal government will not muddle through this crisis.
Liberty in Aquarius?
Many New Age leaders embrace the state and advocate world government.
Property Means Preservation
If not for these private game reserves, a number of species would be extinct.
The Harm in Hate-Speech Laws
Author Jeremy Waldron argues against "First Amendment Absolutists" and in favor of laws against hate speech. How good are his arguments?
Price Fixing in the Massachusetts Theocracy
From the first, the Massachusetts oligarchy imposed maximum-wage controls, thereby aggravating a shortage of labor. Slavery filled the gap.
The Systemic Siesta
The respective wage rates in Spain and Germany would seem to make Spanish labor much more affordable. So why isn’t it?
Charting Fun with Krugman
Robert Murphy uses Paul Krugman's own data to demonstrate the exact opposite of Krugman's conclusions.
