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In a World Full of Robots, Humans Wanted
Self-directed learning is crucial in the innovation era.
Two New Medical Studies Show How Mask Mandates Failed—and May Have Harmed Countless People
A pair of recent studies suggest mask mandates were terribly ineffective at reducing the spread of Covid, but came with clear health harms.
Raise a Standard for Others by Improving Yourself
True leaders and teachers rally voluntary followers and students.
Reflections on Covid Policies from Dissident Scientists, Philosophers, Artists, and More
In her new book 'Blindsight is 2020,', author Gabrielle Bauer introduces readers to many of the free-spirited and courageous characters who became dissident voices during the Covid nightmare.
Why Gold Is Such an Effective Weapon Against the Government's Monetary Schemes
Governments recklessly erode citizens' wealth, but there are ways to avoid being a victim of this scheme.
So You Think You're Being Underpaid? Compared to What?
Annoying as it may be, your labor is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
The New York Times’ Stunning Confession on Sweden’s Pandemic Response
The Grey Lady reported in 2020 that “Sweden Has Become the World's Cautionary Tale” for its Covid response. It's singing a very different tune in 2023.
Two 'Mompreneurs' Created a Forest School That Reaches Thousands
“We want to be as big as Boy Scouts, be that kind of a household name,” said Barefoot University cofounder, Madeleine Braden.
Could the Entire Banking System Come Tumbling Down?
The US banking system is teetering and tottering. Why?
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and the Danger in Fomenting Group Hatred After Mass Shootings
By rushing to see political opponents as monsters, we overlook a dark truth about the actual nature of evil.
Yellen’s Comments Create the Worst of All Possible Worlds for Banking Incentives
Small banks just can't catch a break.
9 Signs You Might Be a Budding Libertarian
Have you ever felt that the two major political parties are basically the same? You’re not alone.
Edgar Guest: Remembering 'The People’s Poet'
Guest wrote about 11,000 poems in his lifetime, including his war-time favorite, 'The Time for Deeds.'
European Author Explains the Massive Disconnect between Young and Old Americans on Capitalism
FEE recently sat down with German author Rainer Zitelmann to discuss his latest book, the global financial crisis, and the future of capitalism.
The Best Way to Get People Interested in Economics
To get people interested in economics, it isn’t enough to explain the social benefits or the financial incentives.
Entrepreneurial Teachers Create New Education Options For Rural Families
Founded earlier this year by former Kansas public school teacher Devan Dellenbach, this rural microschool currently serves 10 children.
Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cronies
Crony capitalism often leads to the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few individuals and companies.
Silicon Valley Bank, Another Victim of Expansive Monetary Policy
As the US battles with both a fragile banking sector and persistently high levels of inflation, it's time seriously examine the Federal Reserve's role in this mess.
What Israel's Battle Over the Judicial Branch Teaches Us about the Proper Structure of Government
Unlimited and unchecked power in the hands of anyone is an 'invitation to tyranny.'
Are Options Risky to Trade? Yes and No
As with most things in life, the risk associated with options largely comes down to how you approach them.
What Four British Students Being Suspended After Damaging a Quran Means for Freedom of Speech
British police have recorded the event as a “non-crime hate incident,”
Are Markets Immoral?
Ask an Economist #12
FDR’s Other ‘Day of Infamy’: When the US Government Seized All Citizens' Gold
Ninety years ago, Franklin Roosevelt told Americans they had less than a month to hand over their gold or face up to ten years in prison.
Banning Skittles Might Seem Trivial. It's Not
This is the trendynew strain of anti-capitalism. It’s designed to protect humanity by regulating what you consume.
How Queen Elizabeth II’s Long Life Illustrates ‘the Greatest Story Ever Told’
Whether royal or commoner, life and death have been fundamentally different since 1700. And capitalism is to thank for that.
4 Tips to Building Financial Stability—Courtesy of Noah Webster
There are no surefire paths to prosperity. But sound life choices sure can help.
John Lennon was Actually an Awful Role Model
And one of his most popular songs has disturbing implications.
Entrepreneur Sues USDA, FDA for Banning Verifiably Factual Labels on His Food Products
Everyone agrees these labels are factual. So why are they still banned?
What the Wall Street Journal Headline about the Economic Implications of 'Women Rejoining the Workforce' Gets Wrong—and Right
Will women who join, or rejoin, the workforce strengthen the economy? Of course. But not for the reasons the newspaper thinks.
Why Youth Social Media Bans Are a Bad Idea
Rather than preventing social media use by children and teens, these new Utah laws will lead them underground to use social media in more surreptitious, and less safe, ways.
How Public Opinion and Political Interests Dictated Covid Policy
The Lockdown Files reveal politicians were hardly all-knowing rulers following 'the Science.'
Why Politicians Use Force Rather than Markets
Ask an Economist #11
Mary Seacole: The British-Jamaican Nurse Who Served Thousands of British Troops During the Crimean War—on Her Own Dime
Mary Seacole’s life offers an example of benevolence that we would all do well to imitate.
The Moral Hazard Emerging From the Fed's Response to the Failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank
The failure of two large regional banks had an array of causes, but the remedial actions of federal regulators are of even greater concern.
What Anne Frank and Dr. Christian Larson Can Teach Us about the Power of Optimism
Think the best, do your best.
Is ‘Wokeism’ to Blame for Silicon Valley Bank’s Demise? No and Yes
‘Wokeism’ may not have been the primary factor for SVB’s collapse, but basic economics shows it did play a role, big or small.
How a Libertarian Church in Europe Is Fighting to Abolish the Draft
Conscription is an immor
15 Women Who Challenged Convention and Spoke Truth to Power
Some remarkable women from America’s past.
What Napoleon’s Hubris Teaches Us Today
Examples of Napoleon’s dangerous mindset are not hard to find throughout history and today.
How Entrepreneurs Are Expanding Education Options For Families in Texas
"Parents are the best advocates of their children and ultimately know what type of schooling is best from an academic, social and moral perspective," said Braveheart founder Chrystal Bernard.
The Wisdom of Mario Vargas Llosa
On March 28, Vargas Llosa turns 87.
Los Angeles Education Workers Wouldn’t Have to Strike If We Rethought the Education System
There’s a solution here that almost nobody is talking about.
The ATF Expansion of the Gun Registry Turns Law-Abiding Gun Owners into Felons
Despite decades of warnings from crime prevention and law experts, the Biden administration has taken a page out of FDR's book to crack down on legal gun owners.
Tennis Star Novak Djokovic Forced to Withdraw From Miami Open Due to U.S. Vaccination Requirements for Foreign Travelers
Though the world has mostly moved on from Covid-19, the U.S. is still barring unvaccinated foreigners from entering the country.
What Even Is a Non-profit?
Ask an Economist #10
Did Turkey and Syria Get an Economic Boost from the Earthquake?
The notion that destruction is an economic stimulus is not new.
More Than One Million Students Left District Schools. How Do We Know They’re Learning?
If parents are satisfied with the quality of their children's learning environment, then the rest of us should be too.
Why Are There No EV Charging Stations at Interstate Rest Stops? Blame the Feds
Joe Biden’s $5 billion funding plan for electric vehicles failed to allow rest stops to offer charging stations, an Atlanta news station discovered.
Isabel Paterson: A Woman Who Could 'Save the World'
The wisdom in 'The God of the Machine' wisdom is as important today as it was in the 1940s.
The Country Where Economic Freedom Has Grown the Most Over the Last Two Decades
Vietnam is on the path to becoming one of the world’s most vibrant economies. No country of comparable size has gained as much economic freedom since 1995.
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