Law Enforcement Is Not the Same Thing as Security
As government grows, more people are identifying certain law enforcement obligations as, to them, morally questionable, if not outright immoral.
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2018 Looks To Be Another Good Year for Weapons Makers
Trump has long emphasized job creation, but the plan mainly seems to involve pumping more money into the Pentagon and increasing overseas arms sales.
Central Banks Put a Safety Net Under Financial Markets
Investors assume bailouts will follow a new bust. But how high can the US interest rate go without bringing the bust?
A Brief (and Messy) History of Modern Gold Standards
After World War I, the term "gold standard" took on many meanings — a fact that eventually led to that standard’s degradation and abrogation.
Can Double-Entry Bookkeeping Save the World?
Accounting is rarely held up as a terribly exciting topic, but in many ways, good accounting makes capitalism and economic progress possible.
Before Roe v. Wade, Abortion Had Always Been a State and Local Matter
Prior to 1973, there were almost no federal laws on abortion, one way or the other. Even though abortion rates were quite high in the 19th century.
Minecraft and Crusoe Economics
Minecraft serves as a model of a simple, developing economy that — not unlike the real world — continues to develop by accumulating capital.
Can China Really Dethrone the Dollar?
The reports of the end of the US dollar are greatly exaggerated.
Conflicts of Interest in Government Are More Common than You Think
The common definition of "conflict of interest" is far too narrow, and should include taking campaign contributions in exchange for political favors.
Patients Are “Dying in Corridors” of Britain’s Socialised Health System
Britain's socialised healthcare system seems to be in a permanent state of crisis.
