A White House Press Pass Has Nothing to do with the First Amendment
CNN apparently imagines a First Amendment that grants special privileges only to wealthy and powerful media personalities working in Washington, DC.
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It’s Not a Problem When the Chinese Don’t Spend Their Dollars Here
If the Chinese sell us stuff and then "hoard" the money we pay them, that increases the value of the dollars we continue to hold here in the US, while also leaving us with more stuff to sell elsewhere.
There’s No #metoo When Economies Collapse — You Do What You Have to Do
Economic disasters often lead to a rise in the number of people willing to work in the sex trades — which are staffed mainly by desperate people.
Free Will and the Market Place
The laws of nature are expressions of the will of God. You cannot monkey with them without suffering the consequences.
Venezuela Has Hyperinflation. Now What?
The future of Venezuela is grim. International reserves will be depleted, monetary expansion will not pay the deficit, and inflation will continue.
How to Solve the Social Media De-Platforming Problem
Big social media companies enjoy government protections while leveraging their privileges to push political agendas.
Coffee Sellers Are Not Fundamentally Different from Banks
Whether dealing in coffee or loans, failed entrepreneurs can cost a lot of people a lot of money. But that's not a reason to bail out any of them.
The Case Against Pharma Patent Monopolies
Brand recognition, competition, and de-regulation are the keys to a more affordable and more competitive drug market.
Why Ludwig von Mises Advocated for Liberal Nationalism Following WWI
In Nation, State, and Economy, Ludwig von Mises offered a radical alternative to the prevalent models for solving national conflicts.
Does a Falling Money Supply Cause Economic Slumps?
As the foundation of the economy weakens, bank lending weakens also. And then money begins to disappear from the banking system.
