When Measured by Real-World Outcomes, Capitalism Delivers
If we actually examine the record of markets versus socialist regimes, we find that markets perform much better in terms of income growth, environmental quality, and the empowerment of women.
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If the Nordic Countries Are Socialist, So Are These Less Impressive Countries
Have you ever noticed that it's only the wealthy Nordic countries that are singled out as being "socialist"? Places like Greece and Italy, which are more socialistic than Scandinavia, never seem to warrant a mention on this topic.
America’s “Great Men” and the Constitutional Convention
The nationalists in favor of a new constitution in 1787 sent their richest, most schooled, and most "distinguished" men. Fortunately for them, ceteris paribus, the more distinguished any given gathering, the more statist and reactionary it will likely be.
India’s Crypto-Clueless Regulators
I would be silly to suggest that I know the precise potential of cryptocurrencies, but I would be even sillier if I were to say that the Indian government does.
Printing Money Can’t Replace Real Savings
If monetary stimulus could strengthen real economic growth, then world poverty would have been eliminated a long time ago.
Critics Claim Bitcoin Is a Threat to the Environment. They’re Wrong.
Opponents of bitcoin now claim that bitcoin mining causes global warming and is an environmental threat. But the boom-bust cycles caused by central banks and their fiat money are far worse than any carbon footprint bitcoin can produce.
State Legislatures Are Finally Limiting Governors’ Emergency Powers
The covid-19 lockdowns have unexpectedly brought into clear view the fact governors wield immense power over the daily lives of Americans. Some state legislatures have moved to limit this power. Better late than never.
Robots Won’t Destroy Us: How Automation Creates Jobs
The goods created by automation—and the labor freed up by it—become inputs for industries downstream.
What Exactly Is Neoliberalism, and Is It a Bad Thing?
In his book-length essay on neoliberalism, Alberto Mingardi provides some much needed clarification and explanation of this concept that has long been one of the Left's favored bogeymen.
Biden’s Colossal Budget Confirms Trump-Era Mega Spending Will Continue
The Dems are still claiming that welfare spending withered away during the Trump years. But that's obvious nonsense, and Trump's megaspending slathered trillions of dollars on pretty much everything.
