By Gary M. Galles In today’s media, we are constantly being told of “new and improved” impositions that are needed to replace the “old hat” ideas of freedom and open competition. But the visions held by these proponents could hardly be further from reality. Leonard Read wrote of this decades ago, in “Freedom: A New Vision,” Chapter 2 of his 1975 Castles in the Air. While … [Read more...] about The Biggest Thing That Separates Authoritarians From Supporters of Freedom
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Taking a (Lemonade) Stand for Free Enterprise
By Anthony Gill Summer is here and with Covid-based restrictions on fun finally receding (we hope), a return to normalcy promises the ubiquitous picnics, softball games, and sidewalk lemonade stands run by kids on their vacation away from school. But wait a minute! Not all those Great American activities may be legal. Indeed, those little entrepreneurs selling … [Read more...] about Taking a (Lemonade) Stand for Free Enterprise
Uber, Lyft Prices and Wait Times Are Surging—Here’s Why
By Brad Polumbo Millions of Americans, myself included, have come to rely on ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft for convenient and affordable transportation. But in recent months, we’ve seen skyrocketing prices and long wait times just to get a ride. As it turns out, the government is to blame, to no surprise. First, let’s be clear: We’re not just talking about … [Read more...] about Uber, Lyft Prices and Wait Times Are Surging—Here’s Why
Why “Stakeholder Capitalism” Is a Disaster for Entrepreneurs
By Thomas Spain During the 1990s there was a legal and philosophical idea, championed by Milton Friedman among others, that a corporation exists to serve the interests of the shareholders, being that they are the rightful owners of the corporation. Progressive thought leaders responded with the countertheory of stakeholder capitalism. Under stakeholder theory the … [Read more...] about Why “Stakeholder Capitalism” Is a Disaster for Entrepreneurs
Looking For Common Sense In A Senseless World? The New Thomas Sowell Documentary Delivers
By Art Carden If I were to rank post-World War II public intellectuals and social theorists, the Hoover Institution’s Thomas Sowell would take the top spot. There could be a real debate about who is #2, but it would take place a long way from the top of the mountain, where Sowell would sit alone. Sowell is a brilliant economist and a beautiful writer who believes, above all, … [Read more...] about Looking For Common Sense In A Senseless World? The New Thomas Sowell Documentary Delivers