What the Midterms Mean
We argue viciously about who governs us from DC, less so about how and whether they should.
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No, Voting Doesn’t Mean You “Support the System”
Voting "no" on a tax increase doesn't mean you really consented to it. And Lysander Spooner argued there's not anything wrong with voting "defensively."
Where Is Brazil Headed Now?
New Brazilian president Bolsonaro does not pretend to understand much about economics, but some of his advisors may move in the right direction.
In a Bubble Economy, Capital Goods Aren’t Always a Good Thing
The more aggressive the central bank’s loose monetary stance is the more drainage of real wealth takes place and the less real wealth is left at the disposal of true wealth generators.
Recent Brexit Trade Drama Shows that Europe Doesn’t Really Want Free Trade
EU politicians seem far more concerned with political games than with trade liberalization.
Why Bad Economics Makes Such Good Politics
When the advocate for a new tariff or a new regulation says he's willing to pay a few bucks more for the "good" of society — what he really means is you should pay more, whether you like it or not.
Why Tax Cuts Without Spending Cuts Won’t Bring Economic Growth
Government spending distorts and harms the wealth creation process. And cutting taxes without cutting spending won't lead to real economic growth.
We Need a #MeToo Movement for Political Consent
Regardless of the midterm congressional election results, voters are not “consenting” to unconstitutional policies and federal crimes.
Get Rid of Campaign Finance Laws — Decentralize to Make Campaigns Cheaper
It costs more to run a campaign in a large jurisdiction than a small one. Making districts and states smaller would reduce the role of money in politics.
How Privatized Neighborhoods Could Make Trick-or-Treating Even Better
Not every neighborhood resident likes the trick-or-treat tradition of Halloween. But an answer can be found in a better adherence to property rights.
