In this Freeman essay, Max Borders spars with two economists, including Duke’s Dan Ariely, who argue that we ought to have more income redistribution. Of course, Max is against that…
JLF friend and Freeman editor Max Borders has a sharp column on the supposed problem of income inequality. He argues that America is beset by “atavists” who insist on increasing…
The Foundation for Economics Education has tapped Max Borders to serve as its new editor and content director. This includes editing The Freeman. This blog has cited Borders’ Ideas Matter…
Most conservative analysis of “The Lorax” characterizes Dr. Seuss’ story — and its recent movie adaptation — as a simpleminded environmentalist screed. Max Borders is not so sure. He argues…
The latest installment of Max Borders‘ Ideas Matter update features an item exploring the impact of wealth on health. There’s no doubt about it: wealthier is healthier. Policies that make…
The latest edition of Max Borders‘ Ideas Matter update includes an item on unions’ role in Baptist and bootlegger scenarios. The really successful rent-seekers are the ones who instinctively understand…
The latest edition of Max Borders‘ Ideas Matter update features a dissection of a recent television debate about the concept of Social Security. Is it right and good to steal…
In this Daily Caller piece, our friend Max Borders explains libertarianism: what it is, what it isn’t, and how to best make the case for libertarianism — which is to…
Max Borders‘ latest Ideas Matter update subjects the minimum wage to a reality test. I can’t believe we’re still arguing about the minimum wage. Analyses like the [one in the…
An item in the latest edition of Max Borders‘ Ideas Matter update outlines a common pattern for government actions that turn out poorly. I’m going to sum up Steve Horwitz’s…
The latest edition of Max Borders‘ Ideas Matter update includes an item on environmentalists’ do-as-we-say, not-as-we-do approach to life. “You should reduce your standard of living to make sacrifices for…
The latest installment of Max Borders‘ Ideas Matter update includes his musings about small triumphs attributable to capitalism. It’s not just iPads and The Avengers that give us reasons to…