Topic: Socialism

Capitalism, Economic Theory, Regulation, Socialism

The Essential Ethic of Socialism

– July 23, 2023

“In a socialist regime, I must seek the permission of others — whether state officials or one’s fellow workers — before I serve them in a novel way.” ~ Adam Martin

Economic Trends, Socialism, Technology

Can Artificial Intelligence Solve the Socialist Calculation Problem?

– June 18, 2023

“No dictator, benevolent or malevolent, individual or committee, is free of ideology, and as dictators they will have the clout to ensure their ideological perspectives are included in the Machines’ programming, with updating as the dictator(s) believe necessary.” ~ James Hanley

Capitalism, Socialism, Technology

Cleaned by Capitalism and Soiled by Socialism

– June 12, 2023

“There’s no question that the environment in which modern humans live is immeasurably cleaner, safer, and more pleasant than was the filthy and dangerous environment in which all of our pre-industrial ancestors lived.” ~ Donald J. Boudreaux

Authoritarianism, Economic History, Socialism

Three Myths About Marx

– June 10, 2023

“Findings suggest that political events, rather than intellectual renown, placed Marx on the map.” ~ Phillip W. Magness

Education, Philosophy, Socialism

James Lindsay and a Friendly Point of Criticism

– June 8, 2023

“Marx should be seen as but one—historically salient, to be sure—irresponsible human indulging perennial mentalities and bents that deny modern realities.” ~ Daniel B. Klein

Economic History, Gold, Government, Property Rights, Socialism

Eliminating the Debt Ceiling: Is There Anything the 14th Amendment Can’t Do?

– May 23, 2023

“The Biden administration threatens to invoke Section 4 of the Fourteenth Amendment to sidestep the longstanding federal debt ceiling in a way that would increase the power of the executive branch. ” ~ Robert E. Wright

Art and Culture, Free Markets, Government, Socialism

Stadium Subsidies Reveal Tensions in Democratic Priorities

– May 14, 2023

“Despite being a well-known mirage, the promises of economic and job growth prove too attractive for local policymakers to resist. This tells us something about their priorities.” ~ Daniel J. Smith

Financial Markets, Government, Regulation, Socialism

An Astonishing Proposition

– May 3, 2023

“Does the Biden administration believe that home buyers have the moral duty to sacrifice their own objectives in order to help others achieve their goals, and the government should enforce this moral duty?” ~ Peter J. Wallison

Government, Regulation, Socialism

Unions Should Not Be Protected Against Suits for Deliberate Property Damage

– February 23, 2023

“The Court’s decision will probably be released in June. Let us hope that it subtracts from rather than adds to the power and privilege enjoyed by labor unions.” ~ George Leef

Economic History, Government, Socialism

FDR’s Raw Deal for African Americans

– February 21, 2023

“The indictment of the New Deal’s treatment of blacks could go on for many more pages. Suffice it to say here that the New Deal was a raw deal for Americans, especially African Americans.” ~ Robert E. Wright

Education, Government, Socialism

Now the Education Department Wants To Make It Even Easier on Students Who Have Borrowed for College

– February 14, 2023

“Student borrowers will pay substantially less than before. The Department justifies this by saying that many are struggling with their loan repayments. Some are, but why should the government shield them from the consequences of bad decisions?” ~ George Leef

History, Socialism, Video

1619 Project: A Flawed Interpretation With a Hidden Agenda (Video)

– February 5, 2023

“In this episode of Liberty Curious, Kate Wand and AIER Research and Education Director Phillip W. Magness highlight the historical flaws of the 1619 project, and explore why it excludes abolitionists like Frederick Douglass.” ~ AIER