The Irresistible Promise of John Law
Before J.M. Keynes and Stephanie Kelton, there was John Law. The promise of free money never seems to die.
War, Peace, and the State
"It is legitimate to use violence against criminals in defense of one's rights of person and property; it is completely impermissible to
Immigration As a Right?
Claiming immigration as a right conflicts with the property rights of others.
The Elusive Giffen Good, Once Again
Can silver be called a Giffen Good? Probably not, although that fact doesn’t discourage some from looking for the equivalent of a
Entrepreneurship as Agreement Under Uncertainty
Under Knightian uncertainty, how do entrepreneurs persuade others to join their projects?
Price Inflation and the Price of Oil
Are rising oil prices responsible for inflation? While some economists and many in the media make that connection, the reality is much
Trump begs for ceasefire. Iran rejects it.
The country that is losing generally does not reject ceasefire proposals. Meanwhile, Iran demands an end to the Israeli war on civilians
Trump’s Iran War: Worse Than Expected, But Better Than Hoped?
"Americans now know that the US government lives for war, is owned by Israel, and is completely beholden to and integrated with
When Corporations Resist the State: Ethics, AI, and the Limits of Government Power
What happens when a corporation resists a government edict because company leaders believe the policy to be morally wrong? The ordeal of