Week in Review: March 12, 2017
It is becoming increasingly hard to argue with Harry Truman's conclusion: the CIA was a mistake.
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Alexis de Tocqueville
From the Foreword by David Gordon ... Much of Ralph Raico’s scholarly work centers on French classical liberalism. We are thus especially fortunate to be able to publish an essay by him on one of the greatest French classical liberals of the...
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Alexis de Tocqueville
Raico shows in masterful fashion how Tocqueville’s insights stemmed from his historical context and his own distinctive personality.
Truman Was Right About the CIA
Say what you will about President Harry Truman, but at least he didn't leave the White House a suspiciously rich man.
World Power, World Policy, and the United States in 1917
Like the European powers in the run up to the Great War, the United States was very active in new imperialist adventures.
Concrete Economics: The Hamilton Approach to Economic Growth and Policy
There is little reason to think that Hamiltonian policies led to American prosperity.
Kevin Gutzman: Thomas Jefferson—Revolutionary
Dr. Gutzman discusses some of the overlooked ways Thomas Jefferson shaped America, and how Jefferson's radical views are often underplayed by many academics today.
Why the Feds Should Legalize Interstate Commerce in Healthcare
The Feds should allow consumers to purchase health insurance across state lines. This won't fix everything, but it's a start.
Abolish the One-Man Presidency
Alexander Hamilton wanted a strong single executive who could maximize "secrecy" and "dispatch." Unfortunately, he got what he wanted.
