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Per Bylund on the Entrepreneurial Opportunity of B2B versus B2C

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By Hunter Hastings and Per Bylund Dr. Bylund observes that students, when selecting entrepreneurial projects for his course, lean heavily towards consumer products and services. Does this represent smart entrepreneurial thinking, or not? Is it biased by (lack of) marketplace experience? Is it biased by media reporting and “buzz”? And what can practicing entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about Per Bylund on the Entrepreneurial Opportunity of B2B versus B2C

I Immigrated to the US to Pursue the American Dream, Not to Pay for Your College Degree

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By Jen Sidorova Candidates were back at it last week, competing to see who could present the best student loan forgiveness plan. Sure, that might appeal to some of the party's base and America’s cash-strapped millennials. But for roughly 46 million immigrants like me, the idea that the government should forgive student loans is totally unfair. After all, when we came here, … [Read more...] about I Immigrated to the US to Pursue the American Dream, Not to Pay for Your College Degree

There Is No Government Shortcut for Entrepreneurial Success

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By Brooke Medina and Doug McCullough Senator Elizabeth Warren is right that the path to wealth is through entrepreneurship. The senator recently released her “Leveling the Playing Field for Entrepreneurs” plan, a proposal that claims to help minorities who are starting businesses. This plan comes on the tails of her indignation toward wealthy Americans, referring to them … [Read more...] about There Is No Government Shortcut for Entrepreneurial Success

7 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stop Wasting Time

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By Chloe Anagnos Though many of us wish for more time in a day, we’re all given the same amount. And fortunately—or unfortunately—many of us are better at maximizing our time than others. If you’re feeling stuck and ready to get back to the grind here are some productivity tips to get your life back—and out of a Netflix rut. 1. Batch Your Time for Similar Tasks Many of us … [Read more...] about 7 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stop Wasting Time

From Booze to Bitcoin Mining – Why Violent Prohibition Is Always Harmful

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Op-Ed by Graham Smith Stories continue to emerge about newly discovered illegal mining operations being busted by state and corporate authorities. Just last week Iranian media reported the seizure of 177 Bitcoin mining units worth over $270,000 being smuggled via truck in the Arak region. On July 31, Russia’s Kraskom power company reported illegal siphoning of power from … [Read more...] about From Booze to Bitcoin Mining – Why Violent Prohibition Is Always Harmful

“Free Everything” and the First Law of Politics

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By Dan Sanchez The other night, a politician criticized Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren for offering voters “free everything and impossible promises.” Remarkably, the critique came not from a Republican fiscal conservative but from a fellow Democrat during a primary debate. John Delaney, a former congressman from Maryland, said such policies were based on “fairytale … [Read more...] about “Free Everything” and the First Law of Politics

The Case for a Coercive Green New Deal?

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By Richard M. Ebeling Social and economic crises, real and imagined, often seem to bring out the most wrongheaded thinking in matters of government policy. Following the 2008 financial crisis and with the fear of “global warming,” there has been a revival in the case for “democratic” socialism. But now its proponents are “out of the closet” with a clear cut and explicit call … [Read more...] about The Case for a Coercive Green New Deal?

Competition Should Be Neither Restricted Nor Mandated

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By Connie Lin Imagine two different track races. In the first race, there are 100 competitors who are all Olympic athletes. In the second race, there are 100 competitors, but all of them are obese yet were eligible to enter because of connections with the coach. Which race has more competition? They both have the same number of competitors, but obviously, that does not … [Read more...] about Competition Should Be Neither Restricted Nor Mandated

The Hidden Reason the Primary Debates Seem Extra Crazy This Year

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By Jeffrey A. Tucker This is a remarkable story of how the best-laid plans produced results that no one anticipated, with profound consequences for the Democratic Party. For many viewers in television land, the spectacle has been bizarre. The 20 or so contenders for the Democratic nomination have not only become outlandishly left-wing (“Left vs. Crazy Left,” as Kimberley … [Read more...] about The Hidden Reason the Primary Debates Seem Extra Crazy This Year

Tech Innovators in Tanzania Connect 5,000 Tutors with Students in New Online Platform

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By Goodhope Amani The Tanzanian government has announced free education for primary through secondary school, but a quality education remains an intense debate in Tanzanian society. Tech innovators in Tanzania are hoping to improve the quality of education through technology, seizing on the fact that about 45 percent of Tanzanians are now online, and that number is … [Read more...] about Tech Innovators in Tanzania Connect 5,000 Tutors with Students in New Online Platform

Fighting Recessions: When the “Cure” Is Worse Than the Disease

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By Chris Baecker One recent Friday, after debating what to dial up on the tube, my wife and I settled on The Sixth Sense. One of the notable parts that had previously slipped my mind was Dr. Crowe and Cole’s visit to the wake of young Kyra, one of the dead people Cole “sees.” Afterlife-Kyra gives Cole a videotape showing her mother “keeping her sick” by spiking her … [Read more...] about Fighting Recessions: When the “Cure” Is Worse Than the Disease