Free Trade and the American Political Tradition
We can be both trade globalists and political localists.
U.S. Economy
Displaying 1151 - 1160 of 2335
How to Cure Poverty
Henry Hazlitt explains why President Johnson's "War on Poverty" will fail, and how the market — not government — is the path to prosperity.
Automobiles Freed Us from the Tyranny of Horses
Even when it wasn't in use, a horse owner was always tethered to his horse, either literally or figuratively.
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.
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.
