Marxists Dominate the Field of Literary Criticism. That’s a Problem.
Matt Spivey continues the pioneering work of Paul Cantor and Stephen Cox in bringing sound economics to the analysis of literature.
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A Clash about Morality in Wartime
Hurting innocents is never okay, but apologists for the bombing of Hiroshima and other state atrocities find this "purist" position inconvenient.
Colonialism Doesn’t Explain the Developing World’s Problems
It is popular to assume that colonialism explains most modern-day dynamics in the developing world. But what if precolonial institutions are the real deciding factors?
There’s Still No Evidence that Either Lockdowns or Masks Are “Game Changers”
Politicians once assured us that they could get deaths down to zero with lockdowns and mask mandate. They don't seem to say that anymore.
Central Banks Put Wind at Bitcoin’s Back
The central banks can be thanked for all bubbles, including those in cryptocurrencies.
New Lockdowns and More Regulations Are Disastrous for US Jobs
Lockdowns have already pummeled the US labor market, and efforts to increase regulations in the name of "protecting workers" will only make things worse.
Was Gustave de Molinari an Anarchist until the Very End?
Did Molinari change his anarcho-capitalist views later in his life? We find some insights into his personal thoughts through his letters and interviews.
Greece Is Setting Itself Up for Another Financial Crisis
The center-right government that came into power in July of 2019 has failed to liberalize the economy and make market-oriented reforms, with the pandemic making things even worse.
There Is No Conflict Between Classical Liberalism and Religion
Although some conservatives may insist that the classical liberals are necessarily opposed to a "God-centered" social order, the historical facts suggest otherwise.
How Governments Rigged the Game against Workers
"Wage slavery" isn't real, but under an interventionist regime, many are compelled to go into wage work when they would have chosen another path in an unhampered market.
