from FEE

The decentralization of information is paramount to the continued efficacy of democracy and the continued freedom of the common man, and mesh networking is our society’s greatest hope for achieving such a goal.

Like a hunger strike, the act of stepping down would do no good per se, but it could do a lot of good if the reason for it were publicly declared and morally right.

Psychologist Jonathan Haidt says many people today live in a ‘moral matrix’.

This Prize is not a surprise at all, and it has been expected, sooner or later, for many years.

Heroes don't need to be real, or even realistic, to perform their function.

There is still a lot of confusion about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Many of the very workers the law sought to rescue or protectdidn’t want it in the first placeand fought vociferously to have it repealed

The most popular game of 2018 is changing the costs and benefits of day-to-day decisions in the real world, from going to school to being a criminal.

Americans should be wary of politicians' attempts to win votes by promising “living wages.”

Even if Bezos drops all of his billions into the poorest parts of the world from helicopters, those dollars will only be useful to the poor to the extent that a future Bezos is getting filthy rich serving them

More and more kids are embracing their entrepreneurial spirits and running wildly successful businesses.

When given a taste of freedom, the supposed communist ideals of “equality” are quickly placed in the context of what’s truly at the driver’s seat: control.

Trump’s policies could undermine the hard-won global consensus in favor of free trade—and even destroy the global trading system altogether.

The U.S. has used the system as a stick before. Continuing down this path could trigger de-dollarization and an ensuing currency crisis.

Political arguments come down to relevant facts, so how do we choose what's relevant?

Thankfully, it looks like NAFTA will largely surviveTrump.

Eliminating compulsory schooling laws would break the century-and-a-half stranglehold of schooling on education.

In public policy, we see an unfortunate mix of good intentions and unintended harm across a range of issues.

Are there lessons that the US can learn from Sweden? Certainly.

Senators should be seeking to answer one question: Would Justice Brett Kavanaugh faithfully interpret and uphold the Constitution? His record suggests he would.

Claims about the dangers of money in politics are riddled with ignorance and hypocrisy.

It is foolish to assume that if the cost of employing a worker is doubled they will all still retain their jobs.

We are careening toward a classic, age-old battle pitting free speech advocates versus defenders of private property rights

The British Prime Minister's praise of work is refreshing, considering the persistent animosity against business.

American society today decries partisanship yet promotes it in action.

It would impose unprecedented taxes on Americans, deliver subpar care to patients, and put government in charge of personal health care decisions.

In general, incomes are up and poverty is down. At worst, they remained static.

How Bezos would benefit from a federal minimum wage hike.

According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), “the exodus of Venezuelans is already one of the largest mass population movements in the history of Latin America.”

What is the economic problem that society faces, and how will you help solve it?

In 2018, the numbers are going to be even bigger!

This suggestion reflects a poor understanding of what makes the private sector successful in the first place.

What are we to do? How do we correct a failing educational system?

Atwood’s admonitions against turning writers into propagandists offer a refreshing perspective on today’s literary culture.

Here are five things the Post got wrong about capitalism.

America’s largest metro economy—the New York area—produced 4 percent more economic output last year than the entire country of Canada.

Public broadcasting should be subject to the same economic pressure as private media.

Why are Democratsfighting for an ideathat would give the rich a $31,000 tax cut while only providing $10 of relief for middle-class taxpayers?

Consumers are the biggest losers in the new trade agreement.

This is not the constitutionalist you're looking for.

On Tuesday, Warrenunveileda bill to fund more than three million new "affordable" housing units through an increase in the federal estate tax, and though she has identified the right problem, her solution is deeply misguided.

Jeff Bezos is no more our enemy than the small business owner next door.

When you invoke appeals to identity, you are undermining the truth-seeking mission of the conversation, and the reasonable response is to discount what you say.

Botswana’s success is closely linked to its strong political and economic institutions, which have made the Sub-Saharan country the most prosperous nation of the region.

Whether it’s security cameras, armed guards, or psychological screenings, mass schooling is becoming increasingly prison-like.

Frederic Bastiat's "The Law," written near the end of his life in 1850 France, is a symphony of ideas.

The latest EFW once again shows the deep and continued link between economic freedom and important indicators of human well-being.

The rebellion was triggered by the imposition of an exploitative tax policy on women, who were tax-exempt in the Igbo tradition.

The bottom line is thattax rates matter, whether we’re looking at state data, national data, or international data.

It irks many of us, regardless of our philosophical orientation, since it implies that our views aren’t necessarily the result of reason.