Economics
It’s Time to Separate School and State
The state-run school system as it stands is a one-size-fits-all monstrosity which crowds out private…
Protectionism Benefits Some at the Expense of Others
"We shouldn’t want our lawmakers to play favorites between domestic interests, and people…
Small Change: Let’s Put Pennies and Nickels to Rest
"If we don’t have the vision and political will to do something as unambiguously beneficial as…
Why Taming Our Inner Tribal Beast Is Imperative to…
In Bawku, Ghana, a city of about 40,000, African tribal leaders welcome al Qaeda activity in the…
The Screen of Gyges
"Lousy information will continue contaminating the noosphere until we figure out how to…
Why Did The Redcoats Wear Red Coats?
"Students are often amazed and delighted by what the economic way of thinking can help us…
What Is Fractional Reserve Banking and Is It Good or…
After the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), I received several questions related to the…
Patrick Henry’s Stamp Act Resolutions
"After Henry left town, the House of Burgesses expunged the fifth Resolve on the 31st. It only…
Tax Day: Inverting the Experience
"Tax season’s sophisticated sleight-of-hand will have most Americans wondering what they’ll buy…
The Tax Code: A Playground for the Few, A Labyrinth for…
"The tax code’s complexity has created an environment in which tax-preparation services,…
