Capitalism

May Day for the Mind

This talk was delivered by Michael Williams on “May Day” – International Workers Day – May 1, 2023, to economics students, professors, and administrators at Ben Gurion University in Be’er-Sheva, Israel as part of the Free-Market Road Show, presented by the Austrian Economic Center.Read more >>

Social Policy with a Side of Chips

Scott Lincicome is one of the best writers on free markets.  You should subscribe to his stuff at The Dispatch. In this article, he exposes the cronyism and waste of the CHIPS Act. – Michael Williams

Social Policy With a Side of Chips – The Dispatch

By Scott Lincicome – March 8, 2023

Dear Capitolisters,

Well, you can’t say you weren’t warned.… Read more >>

Two Ways Trade Creates Wealth

I thought this article by Art Carden (AIER) was excellent – it’s amazing how people don’t understand an activity they take part in every single day, namely trading with others. Hope you enjoy and share it. – Michael Williams

Two Ways Trade Creates Wealth | AIER

by Art Carden – February 20, 2023

We trade so frequently that we don’t even think about it any longer.… Read more >>

Honoring Columbus

by Dave Walden

Here in Denver, as well as in other cities throughout America, Columbus has come under continuous attack.  An attack by the usual suspects for the usual reasons.

This attack manifests amidst criticisms of the celebrations annually conducted surrounding the numerous Columbus Day parades/festivities. … Read more >>

The Supreme Court Decision on the EPA is A Win For Constitution and the Free Market

by Helen Raleigh

Last week, the Supreme Court ruled to limit the Environmental Protection Agency’s powers to curb greenhouse-gas emissions from power plants on the ground that the agency has exceeded authorities granted by the U.S. Congress. The ruling is a win for the Constitution and the free market.… Read more >>

The “Conservative” Assault on I, Pencil

by Mitch Whitus
 

Spontaneous order is the bane of central planners – to authoritarians and advocates of big government, the idea that complexity and problem-solving can arise from decentralized actions is anathema.  How can thousands of people around the world, without any sort of central direction, create such miraculous inventions like computers, cars, or, even, a pencil?… Read more >>