Cantillon for Laymen
Richard Cantillon, "the father of modern economics," understood that to break out of the mercantilist morass we must focus on human action.
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The Christian Ethics Behind the Pilgrims’ Rejection of Communism
The Pilgrims' original communal property arrangements were foisted upon them by their colonial sponsors.
Do We Really Need a Federal Ban on Horse Meat?
The federal government has banned the slaughter of horses, although horse meat was commonly used in the US just a generation ago.
The Swamp Wins: Trump Nominates Powell to Replace Yellen
In the end Donald Trump gets what he wanted, a “low interest rate person” who also happens to be a “Republican.”
In Fed We Trust
At this point, does anyone believe the Fed is willing to do anything that might really spook markets?
GDP Is a Tool of Politics, Not Economics
The author sees GDP as superior to all currently available alternatives of measuring growth. But, that is not a reason for continuing to use it.
These Feminist Economists Are Right about GDP
GDP ignores household production such as childcare and housework. And that's just one of many problems.
The Neoconservatives Have Declared War on the Realists
Interventionist foreign policy is facing some challenges from foreign-policy realists. Naturally, neoconservatives are very upset about it.
The Week in Review: September 9, 2017
It is during times of crisis like this, when government feels the greatest need to control, that sound economics is most needed.
Want to Grow the Economy? Stop Listening to Clueless Economists
Not only are economists incapable of recognizing what economic growth is, they propose policies that are inimical to the progress necessary for growth.
