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A Student Loan Fable

Blog02/21/2023Kevin Vanelswyk

In the bizarro world of student loans, someone can borrow six figures without collateral or credit history—and then demand that taxpayers cover the loan.

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An Age of Liberty in the Polish Commonwealth

AntipoliticsDecentralization and SecessionEconomic FreedomWorld History

Blog02/10/2023Ugo Stornaiolo S.

For more than a century, the union of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania made possible one of the most liberal societies to date. The commonwealth left much to emulate.

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Another Recession Sign: Part-Time Work Is Growing Faster than Full-Time Work

Money and BanksU.S. History

Blog02/07/2023Ryan McMaken

A shift from full-time-driven employment to part-time-driven employment is usually an indicator of a coming recession. That shift happened in January's jobs numbers.

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Argentina and Brazil Look to Establish a Common Currency

Cronyism and CorporatismMonetary PolicyProtectionism and Free Trade

Blog02/03/2023Marcos Falcone

Two nations famous for hyperinflation now look to create a common currency. Unless that currency is gold, this is a bad idea.

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Against All Odds, Chinese Entrepreneurs Succeed around the World

The EntrepreneurWorld HistoryEntrepreneurship

Blog01/23/2023Lipton Matthews

Hindered by government in their home country, Chinese entrepreneurs have excelled overseas.

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Australia: The Nation Founded by British Convicts Embraced Entrepreneurship

Free MarketsWorld HistoryEntrepreneurship

Blog01/14/2023Lipton Matthews

Australia is famous for its laid-back culture and for being founded by convicts from Great Britain. It also should be famous for its embrace of entrepreneurship.

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America, Brazil, and the Illegitimacy of Weaponized Democracy

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Blog01/10/2023Tho Bishop

The similar challenges facing America and Brazil, including concerns about the state of their democracies, is worthy of exploration, as is the global response to the protest and what that response means for those opposed to the current “neoliberal” international order.