By Patrick Barron Is it possible, or even desirable, for economic freedom and progress to be compatible with authoritarianism? Although some may believe so, this is a fallacy. Freedom is indivisible. Political and economic freedom cannot be separated. This is the position of Ludwig von Mises himself. In Planning for Freedom, he says, “Tyranny is the political corollary of … [Read more...] about Authoritarianism Is Not Compatible with Economic Progress: Freedom Is Indivisible
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Cuba’s Bustling Black Markets Hold an Important Economic Lesson
By Carlos Martinez Black Markets have always been regarded as networks where buyers and sellers transact goods and services notorious for being morally wrong. Things like hard drugs, illegal prostitution, or guns that are not registered are among the many elements people cite when someone introduces the conversation of black markets to the table. Yet, few have talked … [Read more...] about Cuba’s Bustling Black Markets Hold an Important Economic Lesson
California Entrepreneur Who Was Fined $1000 for Drawing Informal Maps Without a License Takes Regulatory Board to Court
By Patrick Carroll Ryan Crownholm is a self-described “serial entrepreneur” and the founder of a California-based business called MySitePlan.com. Founded in 2013, the business creates unofficial “site plans” for various clients using publicly available imagery. Hotels and resorts will sometimes use the plans as maps for their guests. Homeowners and contractors often use the … [Read more...] about California Entrepreneur Who Was Fined $1000 for Drawing Informal Maps Without a License Takes Regulatory Board to Court
The Private Disaster Response Alternative
By Robert E. Wright Co-hosts of TV talk show “The View” recently mocked Florida’s Republican governor for asking for federal aid in the wake of the devastation Hurricane Ian. Mockingly they asked “Isn’t it socialism when the government helps you?” Governments of all ideological stripes are supposed to help their citizens. The big policy questions are when, where, and how … [Read more...] about The Private Disaster Response Alternative
“Free-Market Environmentalism” Is Working in Montana
By Dan Mahoney The first time I heard “free-market environmentalism,” I was pretty skeptical. My assumption about private capital was that its primary duty was to multiply, but this view demonstrated a failure to understand market potential. Markets allow people to provide capital and, so long as enough is offered, receive just about anything they’d like in return. That … [Read more...] about “Free-Market Environmentalism” Is Working in Montana
The “Shop Safe Act” Is a Perfect Example of How the Government Rigs the Market
By Hannah Cox With the right bogeyman, you can accomplish practically anything. And in Big Tech, Congress seems to have found its perfect excuse to go after the free market under the guise of protecting Americans from Silicon Valley—a ruse both Republicans and Democrats are falling for. Among these schemes is a piece of legislation currently floating around the halls of … [Read more...] about The “Shop Safe Act” Is a Perfect Example of How the Government Rigs the Market
How to Earn Cash When “Company Policies” Cost Your Job
By Aden Tate Let’s say you’ve recently been coerced out of your job because of new company policies you’re not willing to comply with. Let’s also say that finding a job right now is impossible. It’s not that the positions aren’t out there; it’s just that every other company out there has recently instituted the same policy you are trying to escape. You’re now looking for a … [Read more...] about How to Earn Cash When “Company Policies” Cost Your Job
Are We Near the End of the Road to Serfdom? Part 2
By Barry Brownstein If you have a rose-colored belief in the certainty of the progress of humanity, The Road to Serfdom is an unsettling read. In it, Friedrich Hayek offers guidance in recognizing and undoing our errors that enable tyranny. To undo our mistakes, we first must be aware of the error-filled road we are traveling. You can’t undo what you are not willing to … [Read more...] about Are We Near the End of the Road to Serfdom? Part 2
Are We Near the End of the Road to Serfdom? Part 1
By Barry Brownstein Recently I was drawn to reread Friedrich Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom. Passages I previously overlooked leaped from the pages as if in bold print, signaling imminent danger to human progress. Hayek’s message never seemed more prescient and timeless: The descent into totalitarianism can happen anywhere. Astonishing progress has been made in the past few … [Read more...] about Are We Near the End of the Road to Serfdom? Part 1
How Market Freedom Combats Economic Inequality
By Lipton Matthews For many, income inequality is a disease ravaging the fabric of capitalist societies. Therefore, curing this ailment, according to progressives, necessitates an injection of welfare benefits and higher taxes on the wealthy. Guided by a zero-sum outlook, critics believe that the success of the affluent is gained at the expense of the poor. To remind voters … [Read more...] about How Market Freedom Combats Economic Inequality
Cities Lead the Way in (Another) Massive Fall Exodus from US Public Schools
By Kerry McDonald Many parents pulled their children out of school last year for homeschooling and other private options, as schools remained shuttered due to the coronavirus response. Nationwide, homeschooling numbers tripled last year from their pre-pandemic levels, driven largely by black families who left district schools for homeschooling at the highest rate of any … [Read more...] about Cities Lead the Way in (Another) Massive Fall Exodus from US Public Schools
The 6 Components of Creating an American Free Market Network
By Aden Tate The struggle on American soil to access necessities is challenging and will only continue to worsen. I believe there is a workaround to this, though: creating an American Free Market Network (AFMN). An AFMN is a concept for creating a more accessible and resilient community while still enabling you to purchase what you need to purchase. When the world at large … [Read more...] about The 6 Components of Creating an American Free Market Network