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"Minds can be creative or destructive. Be right-minded. Stop justifying grievances. Embrace liberalism. Value voluntary cooperation; as you help others flourish, you will flourish." ~ Barry Brownstein

For Ask an Economist this week I have a question from Hal who asks, “What is the difference between a 'non-profit' and a ‘not for profit'?” In order to address this question, I think it’s important to discuss…

"The AIER Leading Indicator remained essentially neutral in February 2023, maintaining the level of 58 from the previous month. Our Roughly Coincident Indicator rose from 50 to 92 in February 2023, with the Lagging…

"Perhaps the most important thing to understand about Alexander Hamilton today, however, is that he did not, repeat, did not, espouse massive government, militarism, or protective tariffs." ~ Robert E. Wright

"The government’s authoritarian COVID policies are just the most visible proof that it’s a terrible idea to turn anything of importance over to government control." ~ George Leef

"Classical liberals who lead research endeavors need to persuade not only fellow researchers, but the audience of the research, including the anti-liberal minefield of academia." ~ Daniel B. Klein

In the aftermath of the horrific earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria in February, a recurring myth demands the wisdom of Frédéric Bastiat. Who can ever forget the awesome scenes of devastation—buildings reduced to piles of…

Since the early days of Henry Ford, Michigan was the proud symbol of America's industrial might. But then, starting in the 1970s, things went south — in part because of the might of the unions that ran the state's…

Since the early days of Henry Ford, Michigan was the proud symbol of America's industrial might. But then, starting in the 1970s, things went south — in part because of the might of the unions that ran the state's…

"The reason this is infuriating is that we are being told that taxpayers should be willing to double down, to reimburse even-more-careless depositors for their negligent inattention to risk." ~ Michael C. Munger