OPEC’s Dilemma
The challenge from now on for OPEC and for oil producers is not to seek artificial price inflation, but to improve efficiency.
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How the United Kingdom Became a Police State
Contrary to the government's claims, Britain is not becoming safer as the British government becomes bigger.
Economists Won’t Predict the Next Crash — Because They Can’t
Some investors and entrepreneurs are good at guessing future trends. Economics, however, isn't what gives them the tools to do so.
Myth: Gold Makes Boom-Bust Cycles Worse
The gold standard, if not abused, is not conducive to boom-bust cycles.
Inflationary Double-Talk
Price controls, tariffs, and wage controls are politically attractive as such powers are to a ruling clique, but they make no sense economically.
Competition, Monopoly and the Role of Government
Monopolistic abuses rarely survive without a basis in one form or another of special privilege granted by government.
The Fact You Can Vote Doesn’t Make Government Abuse OK
The ruling elite would have us believe secession and disobedience to government powers is no longer acceptable because we have "representatives" in Congress.
Why the Supreme Court Does What the Pentagon Wants
The Pentagon’s “judicial” system more closely resembles the system that the communist regime in Cuba employs, than any judicial system worthy of the name.
More Evidence that Guns Don’t Cause Suicide
Anti-gun claims about suicides in gun-heavy Western states don't add up.
Render Unto Caesar: A Most Misunderstood New Testament Passage
Jesus's instruction to "render unto Caesar" is an example of subtle sedition against the Roman state — and not a command to pay taxes.
