The Pundits Still Don’t Understand Venezuela
The rot that Hugo Chávez spread throughout Venezuela had been put into place decades earlier by the creation of a seemingly benign welfare state.
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Ann Coulter Comes Out in Favor of Anti-Discrimination Laws
Demanding that Facebook publish everyone's views isn't really all that different from demanding that business owners serve anyone who walks in the door.
South Africa’s Land Confiscation: Socialism by Another Name
Whether racially motivated or not, land expropriation in South Africa is just another episode of state-forced wealth redistribution — with disastrous effects.
What are Capitalists Good For?
Few customers put much thought into just how much work the capitalist risks to bring products to market — without any guarantee the customer will buy anything at all.
When will the Corporate-Debt Bubble Burst?
Is it possible that the bubble-bursting in the corporate debt markets could precede — rather than coincide with — a bear market in equities? Yes, if history is any guide.
Why Do People Assign Value to Paper Money?
The acceptance of money is dictated by its previous purchasing power.
Government Counterfeiting — Not Capitalism — Squeezes Family Budgets
In a world of rampant central bank intervention and endless government regulation, some are still claiming we live in a world of "hypercapitalism."
Here’s How the Chinese State Is Ruining Soccer
The Communist Party's big plans for a globally-competititve soccer league have come to naught.
Turkey’s Crisis and the Dollar’s Future
Emerging-market currencies often suffer a as a result of their government's own profligacy. But the US is also actively trying to destabilize some currencies, and setting up a conflict that the US could ultimately lose.
The Looming Threat of Video Game Regulation
Gaming faces threats from fear-mongering politicians, but also from developers eager to stifle competition in the industry.
