The Journalism of Hamowy and Raico
It is not uncommon to see mainstream journalists accused of not bothering to read Hayek before they sit down to write about him.
Free Markets
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Is the Market a Test of Truth and Beauty?
Financial success in some broad or narrow market niche has no deeper philosophical significance; in itself, it is no further sign of excellence or virtue. Market success does not prove that the tastes catered to, the goods and services provided, or the providers themselves are admirable.
Google Plus: Learning from Failure
Why all this fierce competition, all this innovation, all this frantic code work to create the perfect digital world?
Psychology of the Political Class
It is simply impossible for one immersed in the political game to think normally. If we accept as normal the thought processes of those who make a living in the marketplace, then the tergiversations of the political mind must be considered abnormal or "crooked."
What Is Walmart’s Crime?
The NYT is angry because the courts did not stick it to another American business, writes William L. Anderson.
Was the Space Shuttle Worth It?
What is the opportunity cost of the government's spending? All those resources used for the shuttle program had to come from somewhere. It is impossible for a government to make the vital calculations of costs and benefits.
It’s Not Personal; It’s Institutional
The analysis of the role an individual plays when he enlists in the state apparatus is not tantamount to a condemnation of his motives or character.
Subsidized Grief
Why do some deaths garner presidential visits and — more importantly — taxpayer dollars for rebuilding and memorializing, while others do not?
Legalize It
It is not legalization but prohibition that should be considered outlandish and offensive. This should be apparent to the constitutionalists among us, who define the primary purpose of government as the protection of individual rights.
A Libertarian Case for Monarchy
As an exercise, I'll contend that constitutional monarchy can better preserve people's freedom and opportunities than democracy as it has turned out in practice.
