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Online Security Concerns Shouldn’t Enable a Surveillance State
"Historical and empirical evidence proves that a decentralized economy leads to progress and prosperity, so we should enable our digital economy with the same approach." ~ Kimberlee Josephson
Manners, the Coase Theorem, and a Park Bench in London
"There are some situations, though, where no one knows who has the initial property right assignment. Under those circumstances, the negotiation is more free form, but the best outcome still depends on how much the…
Why Gold Is Such an Effective Weapon Against the Government’s Monetary Schemes
“Because gold is honest money it is disliked by dishonest men.” - Ron Paul Buying physical gold is a time-proven method of securing generational wealth, and a security measure often taken in times of economic turbulence. Gold…
So You Think You’re Being Underpaid? Compared to What?
What is your labor worth? If you ask most people, they’ll probably say it’s worth somewhat more than what they’re being paid. Many people seem to regard their own profession as particularly undervalued—a completely…
The Fed Is Bankrupt
"The most recent data show that the Fed owes the Treasury over $41 billion, which exceeds its total capital. The Fed, by common standards, is indeed insolvent." ~ Thomas L. Hogan
Is It An Economic Crime To Import a Soccer Jersey?
"One of the hardiest and most enduring fallacies in economics is the mercantilist fallacy: buying from foreigners is bad for us because we should 'keep the money here;' selling to foreigners is good for us…
The New York Times’ Stunning Confession on Sweden’s Pandemic Response
A couple of weeks ago, The New York Times published an article that would have been unthinkable a few years ago. “How Did No-Mandate Sweden End Up With Such an Average Pandemic?” the headline asked. Times writer David…
Two ‘Mompreneurs’ Created a Forest School That Reaches Thousands
It was a cool, muddy morning in March when I pulled into the empty parking lot of a sprawling forest and nature preserve about 40 miles outside of Fort Worth, Texas. Soon, cars began arriving, filled with exuberant children…
Interest Rates, the Money Supply, and Say’s Law
"Say’s Law absolutely helps us understand booms and busts on the demand side, but because of its emphasis on money, not interest rates." ~ Alexander William Salter
Immigration Can Ease America’s Labor Shortage
"We can — and should — offer ways to draw these domestic workers back into the American economy without casting aside the vast reservoir of immigrant workers awaiting their chance at a new life." ~ Michael N. Peterson
