The Essential Difference Between Free-Marketers and Big-Government Types-in One Tweet
Why are there so few liberty-oriented societies compared to the number of places with statist governments? And why does it seem like […]
You Can’t Punish Capital without Punishing Workers
I was a big fan of the lower corporate tax rate in last year’s tax bill, largely because I want a better […]
We May Finally See the End of Compulsory Union Dues
By the end of next month, public-sector employee unions will be up to their eyeballs in the orgy of obfuscation […]
Who’s to Blame for Oppressive Taxes, the IRS or the Politicians?
For the past 30 years, I’ve been criticizing both the tax code and the IRS. Which raises an interesting chicken-or-egg question […]
‘Paid Family Leave’ Is a Great Way to Hurt Women
In an article in the New Republic, Lauren Sandler argues that it’s about time the United States join the ranks […]
18 Hayek Quotes That Show the Importance of Liberty
May 8th marked Friedrich Hayek’s birthday. Called “the most prodigious classical liberal scholar of the 20th century,” Milton Friedman explained […]
Why First World Countries Have Third World Cities
As I avoided the potholes, ignored the sounds of guns, and walked past beggars throughout the streets of New Orleans, […]
The Separation of Business and Politics
A friend pointed me to this piece published by Business Insider. Apparently, here Nobel Laureate Joe Stiglitz* explains that fellow Nobel Laureate Milton […]
No, Teachers Are Not Underpaid
Recent protests across the country have reinforced the perception that public school teachers are dramatically underpaid. They’re not: the average […]
Marx’s Defenders Should Explain Why His Ideas Never Actually Work
This week will mark the 200th birthday of Karl Marx. It will be an occasion for a deluge of articles […]
Steel Tariffs Are Already Hurting Steel-Using Industries
Economists and industry leaders predicted price increases and potential jobs losses after the Trump administration imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. What […]
Amazon Should Stick to Capitalism and Avoid the Crony Game
I explained back in 2013 that there is a big difference between being pro-market and being pro-business. Pro-market is a belief in […]
At What Point Does Collective Ignorance Parade as Truth?
“Has there ever been a time in the world’s history when people were more sure of their opinions?” asks Jim Ferrell […]
Many Intellectuals Can’t Stand Jordan Peterson. Why?
When I was in college, for the short time I was there, I studied under a philosophy professor who mentored […]
Bernie Sanders Doesn’t Understand How Jobs Are Created
There is a great deal of wisdom in the old saying, “there is no such thing as a free lunch.” […]
When iPads Replace Waiters
Because of the rising minimum wage, many fast food restaurants in the US, Canada, and Europe have started using self-service […]