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California Set to Become First State to Require Solar Panels on All New Houses
The cost of homes is expected to rise by almost $10k, on average.
The Rich List Is Evidence That Capitalism Isn’t Broken
Almost all of the 1,000 people on the "Rich List" got there by their own hard work, not luck and inheritance.
Why Words Like Racist and Fascist Are Losing Their Power (and Why That's a Bad Thing)
We as a society are much too eager to label anything we don't like as "racist" or "fascist."
Airbnb's Co-founder Has Been Innovating since He Was a Kid
Success is found by constantly asking, “How can I make this better?”
Michael Cohen, Tony Podesta, and the Nauseating Corruption Enabled by Big Government
Corruption and big government have always gone hand-in-hand.
18 Hayek Quotes That Show the Importance of Liberty
F.A. Hayek contributed a huge body of work to the advancement of liberty. Here are a few choice selections.
Toys *Were* Us. Now Let's Build Something Better!
The closing of Toys 'R' Us might give us a pang of nostalgia, but it's a normal, healthy market process that we should embrace.
Louisiana Is Determined to Keep You Safe from Rogue Florists
Louisiana keeps its status as the only state that licenses flower arranging.
The Secret to Teaching Children Self-Control Is Letting Them See It in Others
Self-control may well be a skill that can be cultivating by exposure to it in others.
The IMF’s Reprehensible Campaign for Continued Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa
The IMF’s agenda of bigger government and higher taxes is a recipe for continued poverty.
We Need More Randian CEOs
CEOs have more power than they seem to think, and they need not simply bow down to every ridiculous government whim.
More Pay for Unionized Teachers Is the Wrong Solution to the Wrong Problem
The real issue at hand is why more and more money never produces better outcomes.
This Is a Bad Look: In Current Farm Bill, Conservatives Prop Up Rich Farmers
The "conservative" farm bill for 2018 is anything but.
Why Kanye Is Hated for Refusing to Hate
Like the Gerasenes, the Rap-Pop-Fashion-Fame Media Land reacted in terror and outrage when Kanye loved their untouchable demoniac in Trump.
No, CEOs Don't Make 350 Times More Than Their Employees
That statistic is based on pure numerical chicanery.
Graduates: So You Want to be an Entrepreneur?
Entrepreneurship is a noble calling. Prepare yourself accordingly.
The UK Seeks to Fix Its “Broken Down” Redistribution System by Adding a New Layer of Redistribution
When will people learn that the answer to too much government is not more government?
Who Needs the WHO? Not the World’s Poor
The World Health Organization is a huge waste of taxpayer dollars with incredibly skewed priorities.
Why Taking Responsibility for Your Actions Is Essential for Growth
Most people develop a childhood habit of dodging punishment for mistakes, but it's a habit that must be broken.
You Can’t Punish Capital without Punishing Workers
The bottom line is that you can’t punish capital without punishing labor.
No, We Don't Need Payday Loans from the Post Office
The Post Office is terrible at what it already does; adding on taxpayer-funded loans is just asking for trouble.
See What Foreign Country Your State Matches in Total GDP
Adjusted for the size of the workforce, there might not be any country in the world that produces as much output per worker as the US.
Mises Never Gave In to Evil
Despite overwhelming odds and social pressure, Mises never wavered in his convictions.
Why Is the GOP Boosting Food Stamp Bureaucracy?
The GOP farm bill needs some real cuts—both to farm subsidies and to food stamps.
Going to Be Legendary: How Archetypes Keep Showing up in Work
I think it’s helpful to look at how the “new” jobs of today reflect the same archetypal social roles played out in the legends we love.
Starbucks Is the Latest Victim of Pseudoscience
The requirement of a cancer warning on coffee in California is based on evidence that is flimsy at best.
Proverbial Advice for Grads in an Age of Confusion and Contradictions
In our messy world, graduates will be faced with making their own choices.
Which Is More Important, Political Freedom or Economic Freedom?
Before we decide, first we need to define our terms.
Karl Marx and Marxism at Two Hundred
Let us use this anniversary to look at the man, his ideas, and their consequences with open and clear eyes.
The EU Is Trying to Use Protectionism to Boost Its Struggling Entertainment Industry
European movies don't fail to get picked up by Netflix because they aren't American, but because they are terrible.
Why It’s Time to a Hold a Convention of the States to Allow Term Limits
Professional politicians were never the intention of the Founding Fathers.
In Korea, We Should Welcome Anything Peaceful
Leonard Read would have loved the emerging Korean detente.
Marcus Aurelius on How to Turn Around a Rotten Day
Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius believed that battling reality was futile.
Adam Smith Likely Would Agree With Bernie Sanders that Our System Is "Rigged"—But He'd Offer a Better Solution
Smith's advocacy of free markets doesn't ignore cronyism; it's a warning to be vigilant against it.
Understanding Why Immigrants Are So Crucial to America’s Economic Growth
Immigrants not only increase the labor supply, but also the labor demand.
If NFL Players Can Get Paid, So Should Kidney Donors
Why are we so opposed to compensating people for saving someone else's life?
Patience Persuasion: 2 Keys to Persuading People
In order to get other people to do something for you, you need to do these two things.
A Lot of People Agree with a Supervillain about Population
The supervillain's master plan echoes the fears of 'Population Bomb' author Paul Ehrlich.
A Startup Designed a Cheap Alternative to Braces. Orthodontists (Naturally) Want It Regulated.
It shouldn't be surprising that we see such cost-saving technologies in orthodontics
Local Cops Can Skirt State Limits on Surveillance By Joining Federal Task Forces
Joining a federal task force means being deputized as a federal officer, which allows state and local cops to ignore local limits on surveillance.
A 15-Minute Game that Teaches Students a Key to Economics (and How to Handle the Troublemakers)
The trading game is a great tool for teaching the benefits of free trade.
The Downside of Regulating Facebook
The end result would likely be a shift to a fee-based system, where users would have to pay to use Facebook and other platforms.
That Silly Obamacare Rule that Forces Restaurants to Change Their Menus Is about to Go into Effect
Not only will it be expensive, both in dollars and man-hours, but it probably won't change consumer behavior for the better.
Illinois Politicians Are Doubling Down on Failure
In the face of a fleeing population, politicians in Illinois are doubling down on the policies that are driving people away in the first place.
Why Are We So Obsessed With Jobs?
What's so important about jobs, anyway? And what's the best way to make them?
How Truck Driver Regulations Can Spread Foodborne Illness
Government meddling always leads to unintended consequences, and trucking regulations are no exception.
Curing Diseases Is Sustainable, Government in Healthcare Is Not
Biotech and pharmaceutical companies can and do cure diseases; it's government intervention that causes problems.
Many Americans Have a Shortage of Social Capital
A high percentage of Americans lack community and social support structures,
14 Common Arguments against Immigration and Why They’re Wrong
There are many common arguments against immigration, both thoughtful and reactionary, and they're all pretty much wrong.
Moisture Farms Aren’t Science Fiction Anymore
Like the fictional "vaporators" from 'Star Wars,' we can now harvest fresh water from thin air.
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