Week in Review: November 25, 2016
Thanksgiving is not simply a holiday celebrating the abundance of capitalism, but a time to give thanks for all we are grateful for.
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The Fallacies of Bernie Sanders
Hunter Lewis argues that Bernie Sanders confuses crony capitalism with the free market. His proposals have little to recommend them.
Trump’s Student Loan Plan Treats the Symptoms, Not the Disease
Trump's plan to cap repayment costs for student borrowers does nothing to stem the inflated demand for student loans caused by government subsidies.
In Romania, Unquestioned Rule by “Experts” is Alive and Well
Many Romanians suffer from the idea that a powerful technocratic elite can govern in a "neutral" or non-political way.
Congress Should “Pack” the Supreme Court
Constitutionally speaking, the Congress is free to manhandle the Supreme Court in any number of ways. It should feel free to do so.
How FDR Politicized Thanksgiving
No matter how hard it may be to avoid debating politics with family, be thankful that at least the holiday itself is no longer marred by partisanship.
The Great Thanksgiving Hoax
In the early years, the pilgrims of Plymouth Colony had little to be thankful for until they gave up on dreams of utopia and turned to markets instead.
Will Trumponomics Save Us From A Bust?
The markets are betting on a new Trump-driven economic miracle to soften the blow of the next recession. It may be a vain hope.
Secede from the Centrally Planned School System
The centralization of education is rooted in the idea that education must be provided by the government — and not purchased in the marketplace.
Trump Turns Down the TPP
In his plan for his first day in office, Donald Trump announced that he is ready to withdraw the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which he called a “disaster”. Is Trump’s decision a definite step toward free trade? Not yet.
