The Story that Netflix’s Heroin(e) Fails to Cover
The state provides incentives to doctors to over-prescribe opioid painkillers. An addiction crisis has followed.
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Does Ethnic Heterogeneity Make Homicide Worse in the Americas?
"Social disorganization" — and thus higher crime rates — are often a result of interactions between different and competing cultural groups.
Union Dues and the “Free Rider” Problem
Workers don't "free ride" on labor union services. In fact, many workers suffer harm from them.
The World Needs an Austrian-School Approach to Economic History
Economic historians should reconcile with economics as a science that is key to the analysis, categorization, and explanation of past phenomena.
Why Small States Are Better
A new book explains why a world of small states would be more peaceful and more free.
Should Puerto Rico Default?
Default may be the least bad option for dealing with Puerto Rico's $73 billion debt.
A Tax Increase on Advertising Is a Very Bad Idea
Advertising serves a key function in the economy, and raising taxes on it comes with a hefty price.
Why the Euro Took a Dive After Merkel’s Re-Election
Angela Merkel may now be forced to include the Free Democrats in her new coalition. That's bad news for those who favor a more centralized EU.
Lysander Spooner: Freedom Trumps the Rule of Law
Most people would have considered Charles Sumner to be sufficiently anti-slavery. But Lysander Spooner was not "most people."
Is Population Decline Catastrophic?
In the 70s, we were told to panic about population growth. Now we're told to panic about population decline. But is it really a problem?
