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Monday, April 23rd, 2018
Individual freedom plays a central role in Immanuel Kant’s moral and political philosophy. He writes, “Freedom (independence from being constrained by another’s choice, insofar as it can coexist with the freedom of every other in accordance with a universal law, is the only original right belonging to every man by virtue of his humanity." Kant’s moral and political philosophy both center on freedom.
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Thursday, April 12th, 2018
AIER’s Business Cycle Conditions Leading Indicators index reached a perfect 100 reading in March after coming in at 92 in February.
Wednesday, April 11th, 2018
AIER’s Everyday Price Index fell 0.1 percent in March following a 0.4 percent rise in February.
Friday, March 16th, 2018
AIER’s Business Cycle Conditions Leading Indicators index rose to a reading of 92 in February returning the index to the three-year high recorded for November and Dece
