Why a Wealth Tax Can’t Solve Our Problems
Progressive politicians have made a habit of proposing costly new government programs. By costly, I am referring to programs that […]
Business & Economics
What High-Tax Europe Really Looks Like
Calls for Taxing the Rich Are Everywhere Promises are mounting in the Democratic Party’s primary debates as contenders try to […]
When Ford Fights Ferrari, We All Win
If you weren’t planning on seeing Ford v. Ferrari, which came out on November 15, I’d recommend changing your mind. […]
Why Kanye West Is Leaving California and Taking Yeezy With Him
Rumors have swirled that Kanye West and wife Kim Kardashian are giving up on California ever since it was reported […]
The Depression You’ve Never Heard Of: 1920-1921
When it comes to diagnosing the causes of the Great Depression and prescribing cures for our present recession, the pundits […]
Pope Francis Owes It to the Poor Be More Informed about Markets
Galileo ran afoul of the Inquisition in 1633 when he was found “vehemently suspect of heresy.” His heresy? Declaring the […]
Outschool.com Takes Education Out Of Schooling
Supporting education beyond schooling is a key feature of many educational technology platforms. While some may be integrated into conventional […]
Entitlement Liabilities Are a Graver Threat to the Next Generation of Americans Than Climate Change
On January 31, 1940, Miss Ida Fuller received a check for $22.54. She was the first person to retire under […]
Trump Winning the Trade War Would Make China Stronger, Not Weaker
“We don’t win anymore,” said candidate Donald Trump numerous times during his 2016 presidential campaign, referring to America’s trade relationship […]
There’s Nothing Inherently Bad about Stock Buybacks
Ever since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in late 2017, opponents of the legislation have lamented […]
In Praise of Spontaneous Order
My girls and I recently spent several days in New York City, where I filmed this clip about unschooling and […]
How Free Trade Increases Peaceful Interaction Between Nations
“If goods don’t cross borders, soldiers will.” This quote is often attributed to Frederic Bastiat. Alas, no authoritative documentation has […]
What a Funny Taylor Swift Video Can Teach Us About Health Care
Taylor Swift’s recent LASIK eye surgery has been making headlines after Jimmy Fallon showed footage of the singer acting “loopy” […]
8 Books on Personal Growth That Can Help Launch Your Career
Professional development and career growth can be daunting—but with the right resources and preparation, the only constraint preventing you from […]
The Myth That People Work Harder Under Capitalism
In the not so distant past, people didn’t work hard, but not for the reasons the ahistorical or socialists think. […]
Chicago Teachers’ Strike Shows Why We Don’t Need Public Schools
As the Chicago teachers’ strike continues with no end in sight, 300,000 students spend another day outside of the public […]