Topic: Free Markets

The Root of Today’s Education Problem

– October 13, 2022

“From Israel to America and lots of places in between, government is not the answer to problems in education. It is the paramount problem itself. ” ~ Lawrence W. Reed

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Economic Literacy for Everyone

– October 11, 2022

“Economic literacy can create positive change, as it shapes our decisions and opens our minds. Here’s hoping this short book finds its way into many hands for years to come.” ~ David Waugh

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Why Biden’s Pot Pardons Are A Step In The Right Direction

– October 11, 2022

“Pot possession pardons are a good first step, but elected officials shouldn’t stop there. The drug war has been a disaster, and the country should keep moving closer to ending it.” ~ Art Carden

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ALL RISE: Aaron Judge and Why It Matters

– October 6, 2022

“Judge is an asterisk-free baseball hero whose accomplishments illustrate the connection between virtue and success in a way that can be instructive far outside sport.” ~ Aeon J. Skoble

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What Do Libertarians Want from Government Land?

– October 6, 2022

“’What do you mean, public parks?’ is a worthwhile question. People ought to question whether governments’ substantial holdings are being managed for the best interest of the public they are charged with serving.” ~ James M. Hohman

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Deglobalization Is a Great Way to Impoverish Americans

– October 6, 2022

“Opening markets up and expanding Americans’ economic freedom is the best way to ensure Americans become more competitive and resilient. It’s a shame so few have learned that lesson.” ~ Norbert J. Michel

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The Over-Regulated David v Goliath

– October 5, 2022

“The best way to fight against ‘the Bigs’ in society is not to create a big government, but to enable innovation. Let individuals compete as they will.” ~ Daniel Betti

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“No, Sarah, Our Prosperity Wasn’t Extracted from Slaves”

– October 2, 2022

“A key purpose of my intro econ course is to help my students understand how peaceful, commercial cooperation emerges to create and maintain our astonishing material prosperity.” ~ Donald J. Boudreaux

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‘Free-Market Environmentalism’ Is Working in Montana

– October 1, 2022

“This is free-market environmentalism at work, aligning incentives in such a way as to make conservation and wildlife tolerance a good business decision rather than a burden for local landowners.” ~ Dan Mahoney

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Ludwig Erhard: Architect of a Miracle

– September 26, 2022

“Erhard’s legacy was forged in the decade and a half after the war’s end. He forever answered the question ‘What do you do with an economy in ruins?’ with the simple, proven recipe: ‘Free it.’” ~ Lawrence W. Reed

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Polycentric Voluntarism Unbound: The Case for Nano Nonprofits

– September 21, 2022

“By restoring the ability of its citizens to solve their own problems in their own ways, the American nation will remain imperfect, but a far better place than it is currently.” ~ Robert E. Wright

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Authority And Freedom by Jed Perl: A Review

– September 20, 2022

“In The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Smith placed free markets in the context of other factors that make up a well-functioning society. One of those factors, one that stands on an equal-though-separate footing with economics or politics, is the arts.” ~ Daniel Asia

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