How to Think about Regulatory Intervention
Free-market production, albeit imperfect, is driven by entrepreneurs seeking to profit from serving consumers. Government regulations sever this link to consumers wants.
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Why Did Trussonomics Fail So Quickly?
Liz Truss sought to be another Margaret Thatcher, but her ballyhooed budget numbers did not add up.
How Easy Money Fueled the FTX Crypto Collapse
Many investors forget that when the easy money is flowing, financial mediocrities and even outright frauds can be made to look like legitimate geniuses.
The REAL Solution to the Coming Economic Crisis
As the economy moves into recession, we should understand how we got there and what is needed to bring about a quick and lasting recovery.
Relying on Experts: A Proven Path to Failure
American political, educational, and economic life is increasingly dominated by "experts." We should not be surprised that they fail most of the time.
Are Progressive “Experts” Fallible? Yes, But Don’t Tell Them That
Ours is an age of the progressive expert who nearly always is wrong but still is embraced by progressive politicians, the media, and academe.
Free Markets DO Work in Developing Countries
The standard line from progressives is that free markets usually fail in developing countries. The economic numbers tell a much different story.
Why Cambridge Philosopher Raymond Geuss Hates Free Markets and Individualism
Geuss claims to be a liberal against liberalism. Given that he has praised Lenin and Mao, that part about being against liberalism is certainly true.
In the Red: The Federal Reserve’s Portfolio Joins the Rest of the Market
The Federal Reserve has not only mismanaged the US economy; even its own "portfolio" is underwater.
How to Think about Monetary Intervention
Value is a moving target because consumers want change over time and innovations and new opportunities. The constant adjustments mean the market is best understood as a process.
