Economics
When a Congressman Tried to Censor FEE
In 1949, the US Congress’s Special Committee on Lobbying began investigated the Foundation for…
The Twitter Files: Lenin Would Be Proud
"When your main mission is to do the bidding of the state, rather than serving consumers in the…
In West Virginia, Microschools Come With Hope
When Michael Parsons envisioned his Montessori-inspired microschool in Charleston, West Virginia…
The Senator Who Saved America From FDR’s Court-Packing…
“When you don’t like the message,” the old saying goes, “shoot the messenger.” In the wake of…
It’s Either Commands or Contracts
“There are two different kinds of social cooperation,” wrote Ludwig von Mises: one based on contract…
The Political Horseshoe Explained by a Classical…
We are polarized between two political tribes, perhaps like never before: left vs right, liberal vs…
Three Errors Paul Ehrlich Keeps Making
"In Ehrlich’s worldview, humanity only transgresses and can only cause harm. In Simon’s view,…
Advice From 13 Successful Education Entrepreneurs on…
It’s a great time to be an education entrepreneur!
Fast Fashion Is Evil? Think Again
One industry that has recently come under attack from critics of the free enterprise system is fast…
Herbert Spencer’s Two Types of Society
According to the philosopher Herbert Spencer (1820-1903), there are two types of society: militant…
