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How Atheist Anti-Capitalists Miss the Point
Why they’re wrong to sneer at the invisible hand and “I, Pencil”
3 Common Economic Fallacies That Need to Die
In the US, there appears to be a widespread belief that the economy “does not work” for most Americans. But let's examine some of the most common claims.
Has Capitalism Created a Wasteful Excess of Managers?
How labor laws lead to empty titles.
Why I Cherish Those Holiday Squabbles Over Politics That so Many Families Disdain
Ceasing to worry about things beyond one’s control may very well be a stepping stone to happiness—yet absurdly arguing about such things with the ones you love can be a great way to laugh at your fate all the same.
Cardi B's Message to Inflationists After Looking at Her Grocery Bill: 'Put That S*** Down'
Cardi B doesn’t name an inflation culprit—but she need look no further than the Federal Reserve.
Nancy Pelosi’s Other Legacy: A Mountain of Debt for Our Children
Despite a surging national debt, the spending orgy continues in Washington.
Why Heroes Matter—And Now More Than Ever
You can find heroes of character in every country’s history, but at times it seems that we’ve forgotten more of them than we’re producing.
By Teaching, We Learn… and Vice Versa
Henry Hazlitt and the protégé effect
Congress’s 4,155-Page Omnibus Bill Is a Symbol of American Decadence
An eight-ream bill is no sign of legislative nobility.
Should Grade-Skipping Be More Common? Here’s What the Research Says
Evidence suggests grade-skipping is not nearly as prevalent as it ought to be.
Why Garbage Collectors in Montana Have 40% Profit Margins
In many if not most Montana communities, there is but one garbage collection company to choose from. Here's why.
The Cult of the National Health Service
How the tribalistic mentality around Britain's healthcare has led to everyone worse off.
Occupational Licenses Are Killing Minority Entrepreneurship
With fewer government hurdles, minority entrepreneurs can overcome racial economic gaps.
Are Tattoos a Rational Use of Resources?
Ask an Economist #7
Dear Students: Here Are 10 Ways To Get Your Financial House In Order
Take ownership of your finances. Nobody is going to do it for you.
Jordan Peterson’s License Fiasco Highlights Why Government Licensing Should Be Abolished
There’s an alternative to government licensing, and it already exists.
Brazil Is Proving That There’s No Such Thing as Unbiased Censorship
As Americans sift through the Twitter Files and learn the shocking truth about U.S. government involvement in social media moderation, they can take important lessons from Brazil’s recent foray into censorship.
Running Away from Our Own Revolution
What Leonard Read meant by 'Americanism'
‘Are You For the Rich or Poor?’: The Proper Way to Answer the Question
It is almost always superficial and misleading to pigeon-hole people by group instead of judging each individual by his own decisions, actions and circumstances.
Paul Ehrlich: Wrong on 60 Minutes and for Almost 60 Years
The basic error which explains Ehrlich's systematic failures
What Ayn Rand Meant by “Americanism”
It was more about a principle than a nation.
How Comedy, Laughter, and Humor Can Improve Your Life
A good sense of humor is typically associated with intelligence, a likable personality, and work ethic.
Cato’s Letters Explained “the Glorious Principles of Liberty” to the American Founders
“Must the magistrate tie up every man'slegs, because some men fall into ditches?”
Why Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Mother Refused to Send Her Small Children to Germany's Public Schools
Paula Bonhoeffer saw the risks of educating her small, impressionable children in the state’s schools.
MMT Is Dead. It Must Now Be Buried for Good
Weaning the government and the Fed off spending and printing will be a lengthy and agonizing process. But it needs to happen.
The Old Order and the Libertarian Revolution
The historic struggle continues.
The Authoritarian Implications of Greta Thunberg’s Crusade against Markets
Reducing the sway of ‘market economics’ is a euphemism for expropriating control of resources from peaceful and productive producers.
The Libertarian (and Whig) Heritage of America
Libertarians founded America, and libertarians can restore America.
The Hidden Message in “Money For Nothing” (and Chicks for Free)
A rock classic brilliantly reveals the morality of markets.
9 Crazy Examples of Government Waste in 2022
You can’t make this stuff up.
The Iron Law of Kleptocracy
Locke vs. Oppenheimer: Two Origin Stories of the State
Norm Macdonald and the Economics of Comedy
What made Norm Macdonald so funny? Economics can give us a clue.
New Study Shows the Striking Correlation Between School Attendance and Youth Suicides
What if schools are the major source of the youth mental crisis?
How Eighteen Hungry Farmers Beat Collectivism and Helped China Succeed: Lessons from the Village of Xiaogang
The story behind China’s first steps toward recovery from collectivism is one to celebrate.
7 Financial Tips From the Book of Proverbs
Those of us who want to do well in financial matters will follow this “one simple trick.”
Character Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving—And Not Just On Christmas
One’s personal character should be a life-long investment.
A Christmas Story From 'the Prince of Preachers'
Charles Spurgeon did far more than give lip service to Christmas, and his ideas were carried to the ends of the earth.
The Biden Administration Is Banning Low-Cost Appliances—and Bragging about It
The folks at the DOE have been working hard to take affordable options away from consumers.
The Wonderful (and Tragic) Story Behind ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’
"Do They Know It's Christmas" remains a holiday favorite. But it turns out that writing a song and raising millions of dollars for food assistance in Africa was the easy part.
The Education of Henry Hazlitt
How a poverty-stricken college drop-out became a world-renowned, self-taught economist
5 Surprising Facts About Microschooling
The buzz around microschooling may be new, but these small learning spaces have been around for awhile.
‘Tis the Season for Deadweight Losses. Should We Care?
Economic research suggests that deadweight losses surge at Christmas time, but should that really bother us?
Did the Death of “Net Neutrality” Live Up to Doomsday Predictions?
Ask an Economist #6
The Story of the Christmas Truce of 1914—and Its Eternal Message
Even enemies can become friends when we reject violence and see people as they truly are—as individuals. The British and German troops who on Christmas Eve enjoyed a night of joy amid the carnage of 1914 could attest to that.
Marxism Remains Relevant Only as a Destructive Force
In practice, Marxists have proven much better at destroying societies and cultures than they have at creating successful new ones.
US Foreign Aid: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
With rising inflation, ever-present shortages, and the legacy media recommending Americans tighten their belts, let’s take a look how much the federal government has been spending on foreign aid, and on what.
Young Montana Entrepreneur Is Being Legally Barred from Hauling Trash Because Established Players Don’t Want the Competition
If it sounds crazy that established players get a say on who is allowed to compete with them, well, it should.
Cuba's Bustling Black Markets Hold an Important Economic Lesson
Even totalitarian states need markets to coordinate production and arrange resources.
5 Easy Steps for Improving Your Credit Score
By following these easy steps, I was able to raise my credit score by nearly 100 points in just four months.
Artificial Intelligence Wrote This Article on Property Rights
Technology continues to exceed our wildest speculations
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