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Focusing Exclusively on “Creating Jobs” Can Do More Harm Than Good
"Public policy should seek to free up entrepreneurs to invest in improving productivity, and be sure not to create incentives that discourage the accumulation of productivity-enhancing capital." ~ Brian Balfour
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 alternatives and spreads socialistic and anti-Christian propaganda. It’s time to think bigger than Friedman’s school…
Protectionism Benefits Some at the Expense of Others
"We shouldn’t want our lawmakers to play favorites between domestic interests, and people should be more skeptical when policymakers dip into protectionist rhetoric." ~ James M. Hohman
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 to stop minting pennies and nickels, then perhaps 'vision and political will' aren’t going to give us the better…
Why Taming Our Inner Tribal Beast Is Imperative to Civilization, Not Just Civility
In Bawku, Ghana, a city of about 40,000, African tribal leaders welcome al Qaeda activity in the area. For over 65 years, the Mamprusi and Kusasi tribes have been feuding over which tribe rules Bawku. Neighbors exchange…
The Screen of Gyges
"Lousy information will continue contaminating the noosphere until we figure out how to incentivize truth-tracking. So it's not just that we must set up systems that better track the truth (innovation). We must set…
Why Did The Redcoats Wear Red Coats?
"Students are often amazed and delighted by what the economic way of thinking can help us understand, and it is why instructors must look for every opportunity to instill the wonder of economics in their students."…
What Is Fractional Reserve Banking and Is It Good or Bad?
After the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), I received several questions related to the collapse. One by Dr. Michael Overfield caught my eye. He says: "The question I have is about fractional reserve banking. This…
Patrick Henry’s Stamp Act Resolutions
"After Henry left town, the House of Burgesses expunged the fifth Resolve on the 31st. It only remains with us because it was found in an envelope alongside Henry’s will." ~ James R. Harrigan
Tax Day: Inverting the Experience
"Tax season’s sophisticated sleight-of-hand will have most Americans wondering what they’ll buy with their refund, instead of questioning whether they saw results for all the dollars they won’t get back." ~ Laura…
