The Eternal Struggle Between the Merchant and the Bureaucrat
Civilization, it ought to be remembered, has been created by those men who have resisted power, not by those who have exercised it.
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Europe’s Secession Problems Aren’t Going Away
As time goes on, it's going to be harder and harder for nation-states to defend the current configuration of their national borders.
Gas Station Hold-Up: Thieves Seize $59,000
In America, a person convicted of no crime is often deprived of all his money assets, in many cases resulting in the destruction of his business.
Can Trump and Rand Paul Save Healthcare?
Trump's new healthcare order is a good first step. But now new providers must overcome barriers imposed by decades of federal meddling.
The Democracy of the Marketplace
The consumers, by their buying and abstention from buying, elect the entrepreneurs in a daily repeated plebiscite.
Krugman and the “Heroic” Fed
If Krugman had his way, government agencies would have unlimited powers to control the economy, since government agents know better than everyone else.
Milton Friedman and Conservatives: Wrong on Education
Milton Friedman was wrong on school vouchers in the past, and conservatives who continue to support vouchers are wrong today.
Seeking More QE for Japan — Abe Calls Snap Election
The Bank of Japan is even more committed than the Fed is to continued QE and easy money.
A Call for “Do-Nothing” Presidents Without Legacies
Presidential legacies mean government planning and control over the decisions and destinies of large numbers of people.
The Fed Is Confused about What Drives Inflation
It is not the symptoms of a disease but rather the disease itself that causes the physical damage. The same is true of inflation.
