Michael N. Peterson
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Javier Milei’s ‘Shock Therapy’ Is Working
Argentina’s budget cuts have generated eye-popping results: lower inflation, higher wages, and the nation’s first budget surplus in 12 years.
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Why Economic Populism Is Sweeping the West
Populists exploit economic grievances and cultural anxieties. But their policies make both worse.
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Loury’s ‘Late Admissions’ is Right on Time
“Economists often get lost in abstractions…By coming to terms with himself, Glenn Loury gains a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the same communities in which he was raised.” ~Michael N. Peterson
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Gen Z’s Financial Nihilism
“Not only are Gen Z Americans unprepared to reform our country’s spending programs and revive the nation’s fiscal health, they are also engaging in the very behavior that will undermine their ability to achieve the American Dream.” ~Michael Peterson
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Mr. Jones and the Soviet Lie
“Socialism not only hollows out economies, but also makes truth the enemy of the people. And when silence overwhelms a nation, the few who are brave enough to speak can shape history.” ~Michael Peterson
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Review: Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative
“Friedman wasn’t a contrarian, but a firm believer in following the facts wherever they led. This ‘positive economics’ approach would underpin his later contributions for which he was most known.” ~Michael N. Peterson
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The Sad Irony of “Not In My Backyard” (NIMBY)
“Recasting the NIMBY debate in social terms would convince even the most ardent NIMBY activist to reconsider. America’s blight with homelessness, for example, can be remedied by increasing the housing supply.” ~Michael Peterson
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The West Should Strengthen Ties with Argentina’s New President Javier Milei
Argentina just elected Javier Milei, a boisterous, wild-haired economist with a pro-market agenda to transform the nation’s economy. After decades of Peronist rule, Argentina is now home to the first libertarian head of state in modern history, a feat that many in the media seem to miss. Even before the official results were announced, voters…
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Entrepreneurs Thrived During America’s Free Banking Era
“Entrepreneurs thrived during the era of free banking in the United States, even with restrictive banking laws, which handicapped private banks from being more efficient.” ~ Michael N. Peterson
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A Bottom-up Approach to Governing the New Generation of AI
“Embracing a bottom-up approach of governance, though not perfect, is the best strategy to ensure that the benefits of AI become a reality without endangering the important values we cherish.” ~ Michael N. Peterson
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Javier Milei’s ‘Shock Therapy’ Is Working
Argentina’s budget cuts have generated eye-popping results: lower inflation, higher wages, and the nation’s first budget surplus in 12 years.
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•
Why Economic Populism Is Sweeping the West
Populists exploit economic grievances and cultural anxieties. But their policies make both worse.
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•
Loury’s ‘Late Admissions’ is Right on Time
“Economists often get lost in abstractions…By coming to terms with himself, Glenn Loury gains a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the same communities in which he was raised.” ~Michael N. Peterson
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Gen Z’s Financial Nihilism
“Not only are Gen Z Americans unprepared to reform our country’s spending programs and revive the nation’s fiscal health, they are also engaging in the very behavior that will undermine their ability to achieve the American Dream.” ~Michael Peterson
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Mr. Jones and the Soviet Lie
“Socialism not only hollows out economies, but also makes truth the enemy of the people. And when silence overwhelms a nation, the few who are brave enough to speak can shape history.” ~Michael Peterson
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•
Review: Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative
“Friedman wasn’t a contrarian, but a firm believer in following the facts wherever they led. This ‘positive economics’ approach would underpin his later contributions for which he was most known.” ~Michael N. Peterson
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•
The Sad Irony of “Not In My Backyard” (NIMBY)
“Recasting the NIMBY debate in social terms would convince even the most ardent NIMBY activist to reconsider. America’s blight with homelessness, for example, can be remedied by increasing the housing supply.” ~Michael Peterson
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•
The West Should Strengthen Ties with Argentina’s New President Javier Milei
Argentina just elected Javier Milei, a boisterous, wild-haired economist with a pro-market agenda to transform the nation’s economy. After decades of Peronist rule, Argentina is now home to the first libertarian head of state in modern history, a feat that many in the media seem to miss. Even before the official results were announced, voters…
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Entrepreneurs Thrived During America’s Free Banking Era
“Entrepreneurs thrived during the era of free banking in the United States, even with restrictive banking laws, which handicapped private banks from being more efficient.” ~ Michael N. Peterson
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A Bottom-up Approach to Governing the New Generation of AI
“Embracing a bottom-up approach of governance, though not perfect, is the best strategy to ensure that the benefits of AI become a reality without endangering the important values we cherish.” ~ Michael N. Peterson