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.

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.

Tyler Cowen: The Free Market and Morality

Apr 27, 2011

Does Free Trade Exploit the Poor?

Apr 27, 2011

June Arrunga and Johann Norberg join John Stossel to discuss whether free trade harms or helps poor people in Third World nations.

A Time for Choosing

Apr 27, 2011

Ronald Reagan’s 1964 televised campaign address for the Barry Goldwater presidential campaign.

Starbucks vs. the Little Guy

Apr 27, 2011

Does Starbucks hurt small, independent coffeeshops? Quite the opposite. Healthy market competition has made independent coffeeshops step up their game and, in many cases, outperform the mega-chain.

“Fear the Boom and Bust” a Hayek vs. Keynes Rap Battle

Apr 27, 2011

In this silly “rap battle” between two heavyweights of 20th century economic thought, John Maynard Keynes and F.A. Hayek lay down their opposing theories on the boom/bust cycle.

Economics 101: Learning from Sweden’s Free Market Renaissance

Apr 27, 2011

A short economic history of Sweden, which was one of the richest countries in the world until it stagnated as a European-style welfare state. A resurgence in free market policies have turned things around again for Sweden.

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.