Economists in the Wild

May 13, 2011

In his article for The American, Steven F. Hayward argues that, far from damaging brains and killing seals, applying basic economics to the environment preserves it.

I don’t care where my food comes from

May 13, 2011

Ronald Bailey argues that, thanks to the free market, we don’t have to know where our food comes from, and that’s a good thing. Read his argument here.

Top 10 Ways Government Kills Jobs In America

May 13, 2011

Arthur C. Brooks lists the top 10 job-killers in America. Read his article at The Washington Examiner.

Portland Lemonade Stand Runs into Health Inspectors, Needs $120 License to Operate

May 13, 2011

Helen Jung of The Oregonian writes “The state of the free market in America: Health inspectors shut down a 7-year-old girl’s lemonade stand because she doesn’t have a license.”

Read more here.

 

Arthur C. Brooks: ‘The Real Culture War Is Over Capitalism’

Apr 27, 2011

Arthur C. Brooks argues that free enterprise is at the heart of America’s culture wars.

There is a major cultural schism developing in America. But it’s not over abortion, same-sex marriage or home schooling, as important as these issues are. The new divide centers on free enterprise — the principle at the core of American culture.

Read more here.

The Free Lunch Myth

Apr 27, 2011

Milton Friedman argues that it’s impossible for the government to provide goods and services at no one’s expense.

Milton Friedman on Greed

Apr 27, 2011

Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman discusses capitalism and greed with Phil Donahue.

Milton Friedman: Free to Choose Video Series

Apr 27, 2011

Milton and Rose Friedman’s 10-part PBS special on free market capitalism.

Part 1:

Click here for parts 2 – 10.

 

TEDxGreenville – Eric Daniels

Apr 27, 2011

Dr. Eric Daniels of Clemson University’s Institute for the Study of Capitalism gives a short speech on the moral case for the free market.