Frédéric Bastiat and the Hubble Telescope
Bastiat would point out that all that tax money spent on space programs comes at a very real, unseen cost.
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Now’s a Great Time to Stop Meddling in Haiti
If Trump feels Haiti is a mess, he might consider departing from the US's long record of failure there with a new policy of total non-intervention.
Protectionism Is About Much More than Nationalism
Many forms of protection stem not from geopolitical concerns but from parochial attempts at limiting local competition.
How to End the Organ Donor Shortage
To find more organ donors, we don't need a government ad campaign. We only need to free the markets.
Thanks, Government — Nearly Half of Puerto Rico Is Still without Power
Governments continue to place obstacles in the way of the private-sector people who are inclined to help.
What Has QE Wrought?
In the wake of QE, it will be no easy task to correct for all the mal-investments, and excessive debt, and provide for all the unfunded liabilities.
The Real Relationship Between Capitalism and the Environment
The data suggests that as capitalism advances, so does the quality of the physical environment.
Did Hayek Really Say that Free Markets Make Consumers Better Informed?
The price system conveys the relevant information about the supply and demand for different goods on the market to help consumers better economize.
These Are the Top Risks We Face in 2018
The “Krugman con” is like a “sword of Damocles,” which — while not always visible — hangs over the actions of all states, businesses and individuals.
Are Crude Oil Prices Becoming Immune to Geopolitics?
It no longer seems to be the case that a few countries can control oil prices. In other words, cartels are being even less influential in oil markets.
