Free Markets
Public Choice and Political Leadership
Public-choice analysis fosters cynicism about political leaders. But not as much as they deserve.
The Origin of Markets and Money
There were firms and hierarchies before there were markets — and before there was money.
Econ Nobel: Here We Go Again
It's a bit odd for the economics profession right now to be celebrating two scientists for their work in helping policymakers steer the macroeconomy.
What Radicalism?
The protest movement is actively supportive of powerful interests that benefit from the status quo.
Where Google Gets Its Power
If you disagree with how Google runs its incredibly popular search engine, don't patronize it. There is no need for paternalistic bureaucrats to intervene in such a simple matter. Also, why wouldn't Google show preferential treatment to its other business ventures on its own search engine?
Occupied by Government
Many demands are being made, but sadly, if these were ever implemented, they would make problems worse by lowering the standard of living for all — especially for the poor! I will proceed to address some of the demands in plain English, hoping to reach out to them.
In Defense of Mises’s Utilitarianism
When a moral code is adopted in society, approbation and good will for following the code, as well as reprobation and ill will for violating it, become common.
Wrong Medicine for a Sick Economy
The top 1 percent of US income earners pay 38 percent of all federal income taxes, and the top 10 percent pay 70 percent.