Topic: Free Markets

Economic Education, Environmentalism, Free Markets, Property Rights

What ESGers Don’t Understand

– August 8, 2023

“ESGers & Co., in short, want the power to free favored individuals or groups from having to play by the rules of the market.” ~ Donald J. Boudreaux

Free Markets, Healthcare, Regulation

Opioids, Fentanyl, and the War on Drugs

– July 30, 2023

“As the Iron Law of Prohibition predicts, increased enforcement and regulation of opioids have made them more potent and deadly.” ~ Samuel D. Peterson and Zachary Wood

Art and Culture, Capitalism, Free Markets

Competition, Virtue, and the PGA-LIV Saga

– July 29, 2023

“Monopolies often fear competition more than they fear government: You can lobby government for ongoing favoritism but in a free economy, you must compete.” ~ David Hebert, John Pinheiro, and Daniel Wagner

Art and Culture, Free Markets

Not All Boycotts are Equal

– July 25, 2023

“The more expensive it is to boycott, the less likely the boycott will succeed. What affects the costs of participating in a boycott? The answers to this question are simple: time, money, and quality.” ~ Ramon DeGennaro

Art and Culture, Economic Growth, Free Markets

Messi is Moving to Miami: Who’s the Biggest Winner?

– July 16, 2023

“Many would argue that this is problematic for the average fan who is not able to afford to pay for tickets. Is it fair that the die-hard fans, who have consistently been going to games, now face extraordinary costs to see Messi?” ~ Laura Arce

Capitalism, Economic Education, Free Markets

To Consumers, All Costs are Transaction Costs

– June 13, 2023

“Remember, transaction costs are triangulation, transfer, and trust.” ~ Michael Munger

Central Banking, Free Markets, Inflation, Regulation

American Economic Renewal: Demand-Side Foundations of Supply-Side Prosperity

– June 12, 2023

“The economic might of the United States is built on free enterprise. The assaults on private property and the rule of law by Washington insiders threaten the system on which our prosperity depends.” ~ Alexander W. Salter

Entrepreneurship, Free Markets

In Memoriam: Walter LeCroy

– June 11, 2023

“After spending much of his life fighting for liberty and defending freedom, Walter passed peacefully in his sleep.” ~ Brad DeVos

Economic Growth, Free Markets, Healthcare

Don’t Listen to De-growthers — Economic Growth Is Healthy!

– June 3, 2023

“The wealthier we are, the easier it is to tackle the ‘hard’ health issues. ” ~ Vincent Geloso

Art and Culture, Capitalism, Free Markets

Bill and Ted Take Joan of Arc to Walmart

– May 29, 2023

“What I think is most striking about Walmart – and what I would hope Joan of Arc, Genghis Khan, Socrates, and others would notice – is that the floor-to-ceiling cornucopia is not restricted to the elites.” ~ Art Carden

Free Markets, Policy, Regulation

A Sick (Pay) Policy that Redefines Work

– May 24, 2023

“To the extent that these app-based companies are about matching unused resources, no matter how small, to those who want to employ those resources, this policy undermines the most beneficial aspect of the sharing economy.” ~ Anthony Gill

Art and Culture, Economic Trends, Free Markets

The FTC should answer its Call of Duty to Gamers

– May 22, 2023

“There are so many holes in the FTC and Sony’s opposition to the Microsoft-Activision merger that an analogy to Swiss cheese is in order.” ~ Gary M. Galles