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Bryan Caplan’s (Convincing) Case Against Education
"The Case Against Education"argues that taxpayers wastefully sponsor students to study courses that many won’t enjoy, don’t find relevant, don’t learn much from, and will hardly remember after graduation.
The War on Drugs Is a War on People
All victimless crimes are an attack on liberty.
5 Uplifting Stories You Missed During the Kavanaugh Circus
While politics is getting uglier, private individuals are busy improving the world.
Central Planning: The True Economic Chaos
History tells us that central planning is the true harbinger of chaos.
4 Tips on How to Become a Successful 'Edupreneur'
The sooner you adopt the mindset of an entrepreneur and embrace sound business practices, the better able you will be to create and grow the school or center of your dreams.
How A "Chicken Tax" Has Protected the Big Three Automakers from Competition for Decades
The Big Three have become “addicted to the easy money” they are allowed to pick from the pockets of U.S. vehicle buyers with help from their government enablers.
Why a Presumption of Innocence of the Accused Is Crucial to Civilization
Many Americans are oblivious to the dangers of imposing the burden of proof or of persuasion upon the accused.
Social Security Goes Bust in 2034. Here’s How Free Markets Can Save It.
Chile's privatized social security plan has been wildly successful, and America could learn a lot from it.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer on the "Stupidity" That Led to Hitler’s Third Reich
As both major US political parties continue to centralize power, Americans today might do well to heed Bonhoeffer’s warning.
Economics Is the Best Mythbuster in History
History proves economics' power to bust countless popular myths.
Raising a Glass to Sam Adams: 18 Choice Quotes on Liberty
September 27 marks the birth of one of America’s most important founders: Samuel Adams.
7 Reasons to Support Free Trade
The bottom line is that Trump’s protectionism is bad policy. And risky policy.
How “Capitalism” Became a Dirty Word
The word “capitalism” carries a lot of baggage. To understand why, we must look briefly at its historical origins.
The U.S. Returns to Top 10 in World Economic Freedom Index
After nearly two decades of declining economic freedom, the United States is now the 6th most economically free country in the world.
Why Trotsky Believed It Was Moral to Kill the Tsar's Children
In his work “Their Morals and Ours,” Communist revolutionary Leon Trotsky explained why murder in certain circumstances is justified.
Fans of Dire Straits Can Now Make Money on the Band's Royalties
It would be pretty cool to hear "Sultans of Swing" on the radio and shout “turn it up!” because you know you're earning, but only accredited investors need apply.
Celebrating Leonard Read—Apostle of Peace
On Leonard Read's 120th birthday, and every day, we should seek out and support 'Anything Peaceful.'
Are Food Stamps Really Reducing Labor Costs for Amazon?
The food stamp program actually tends toraisewage rates by giving workers more bargaining power.
The U.K. Has Seen a Surge in Crimes Committed with Antique Guns, Data Show
Ex-offendershave reporteda preference for antiqueweapons over other “junk guns.”
4 Reasons More Young People Should Consider Buying Starter Homes
Your first house doesn't have to be your dream house. In fact, there are good reasons it shouldn't be.
Trump's Auto Tariffs Could Increase Cost of New Cars by $4,400
More winning? More greatness?
7 Ways to Raise Stronger Children
A few strategies to foster independence and resilience.
The New York Times Explains Why the Minimum Wage Should Be $0.00
One of the greatest takedowns of the minimum wage you’ll ever find comes from an unlikely place.
Blame Cuba for the Mass Exodus from Nicaragua and Venezuela, not the U.S.
Though many blame the United States, Cuba's reliance on Communist regimes is dragging them all down.
How the Bad Incentives of Revenue-Driven Law Enforcement Betray Public Trust
Allowing law enforcement to collect revenue through an abuse of power and betrayal of public trust is a practice long past its expiration date.
Human Progress Is Impossible Without Income Inequality
Seeing someone doing better for themselves than you are motivates self-improvement and innovation.
How the Janus Decision Could Vastly Improve Public Education
Two new pieces of research give us reason to be encouraged by the Janus decision.
Some Are More Equal Than Others in Socialist Venezuela
There is no utopia, no panacea of perfect human equality. Just the corruption and deprivation that results from giving government unchecked power.
How to Spot Misleading Statistics in the Gun Control Debate
The question should not be, "Do guns prevent crime?" The question should be, "Are guns useful at resisting crime?"
Strong Women Don’t Need the State to Get Them Corporate Board Seats
California lawmakers are insulting women under the guise of helping them.
Is Socialism the Future of the Democratic Party?
Despite socialism's failures around the world, it has never been more popular in America.
Why Half of Americans Now Oppose Increasing Spending on Higher Education
According to nationwide poll results, 49 percent of Americans oppose higher taxes so that more students can afford their state college or university.
New York City Just Sent Its Transportation Industry Back to the 1930s
New York City has effectively declared war on Uber and Lyft in an effort to protect taxis from competition.
Why You Should Stop Reading the News and Start Reading Seneca and Epictetus
Catastrophe overload? Read philosophers and poetry instead of headlines.
How the Housing Crisis Vindicated the Austrian School of Economics
When the housing bubble finally burst and financial experts were scrambling to provide an explanation to the public, the Austrians were already armed with answers.
IJ Deserves a Nobel Prize for Taking Down Philadelphia's Asset Forfeiture Racket |
The legal advocacy group continues its successful legal efforts to advance human rights.
A New World Bank Study Confirms That Poor Nations Benefit from Free Markets
Once again, the data indicate that free-market, hands-off economic policy helps lift even the poorest of nations out of poverty.
Most Socialists Can't Even Define Their Own Ideology
Claims that "socialism is freedom" sound bizarre. Because they are.
Medical Marijuana Legalization in the U.S. Had No Effect on Crime Rates
Allowing access to medical cannabis does not increase crime, and in some cases, it decreases crime.
Bernie Sanders’ Tax Bill Would Wreak Havoc on the Working Poor
The bill designed to help poor people will only make them worse off.
Bernie Sanders’s Tax Bill Would Wreak Havoc on the Working Poor
The bill designed to help poor people will only make them worse off.
How the Myth of the 'Robber Barons' Began—and Why It Persists
The widely-accepted "history" of America's Gilded Age was grossly inaccurate, but it told a compelling story that many fell for hook, line, and sinker.
George Washington's Warning on Disunity
We can still learn a lot from Washington's Farewell Address.
Why a $0.25 Federal Gas Hike Is a Terrible Idea
Politicians say, “We need a gas tax increase to fix our crumbling highways,” and then they spend the money on other things. It is a bait-and-switch.
Why It's so Easy for My Fellow Students to Criticize “Greedy Profiteers” during Disasters
Students, among the first to criticize the “greedy profiteers,” feel little pressure from the consequences of anti-gouging laws.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's $3,500 Suit Fits a Longstanding Socialist Tradition
Despite the core assertions made by its adherents and promoters, in practice socialism isalwaysan exercise in privilege.
Congress Finally Met a Spending Bill Deadline, but They're Still Not Doing Their Jobs
Our unified Republican government is ignoring the titanic amount the U.S. is spending, which could come back to bite them in November.
Federal Judge Strikes Down "Highly Paternalistic" Ban on Handgun Ads in Gun Shops
The state of California has other options to prevent handgun violence without violating the First Amendment, the judge indicated.
How Public Pension Liabilities Are Becoming Public Threats
Public pensions are out of control.
Federal Judge Strikes Down "Highly Paternalistic" Ban on Handgun Ads in Gun Shops
The state of California has other options to prevent handgun violence without violating the First Amendment, the judge indicated.
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