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Fans of my recent column contrasting economic systems based on freedom with those based on socialism might appreciate the following passage from Paul Hollander’s latest book review in National Review.…
It’s nice to know that a left-of-center commentator can read one of my columns and respond with something more intelligent than name-calling. Contrast Thomas Mills’ reasoned response to that of…
Kevin Williamson of National Review Online focuses on the importance of trust. Trust enables social cooperation in part by lowering what economists call transaction costs. When you want to buy…
In a recently published interview, the distinguished economic historian discusses the theme of her soon to be published book, Why Liberalism Works: How True Liberal Values Produce a Freer, More Equal, Prosperous…
John Hood writes for Carolina Journal’s Daily Journal that freedom fosters a culture of giving. When natural disasters or other emergencies hit our state, North Carolinians respond in droves —…
Fred Schwarz explains at National Review Online why observers ought to exercise caution when they assess international ratings of “freedom.” You can get an idea of what the experts are…
Jim Geraghty explains at National Review Online why Americans cannot hope to duplicate public policies prevalent in Nordic countries. 1) The Nordic system kills innovation, and the United States’ adopting…
Amity Shlaes explains for City Journal why popular economic metrics can prove misleading. At least for now, most progressives acknowledge that markets and economic growth are necessary. But progressives in…
Michael Tanner uses his latest National Review Online column to highlight health care challenges that politicians can’t wish away. [W]hoever eventually comes up with a replacement for the Affordable Care…
Kevin Williamson of National Review Online explains the benefits for our political debate of having a well-functioning bureaucracy. If we are to have a political exchange that amounts to something…
Mark Steyn ponders the role of corruption in American politics. As I’ve said for years – on radio, TV and in print – for me the overriding issue in American…
Michael Barone‘s latest Washington Examiner column ponders potential unintended consequences from Hillary Clinton’s proposed policies for closing a perceived pay gap between men and women. The problem is that, if…