Free Markets
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Opioids, Fentanyl, and the War on Drugs
“As the Iron Law of Prohibition predicts, increased enforcement and regulation of opioids have made them more potent and deadly.” ~ Samuel D. Peterson and Zachary Wood
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Competition, Virtue, and the PGA-LIV Saga
“Monopolies often fear competition more than they fear government: You can lobby government for ongoing favoritism but in a free economy, you must compete.” ~ David Hebert, John Pinheiro, and Daniel Wagner
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Messi is Moving to Miami: Who’s the Biggest Winner?
“Many would argue that this is problematic for the average fan who is not able to afford to pay for tickets. Is it fair that the die-hard fans, who have consistently been going to games, now face extraordinary costs to see Messi?” ~ Laura Arce
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To Consumers, All Costs are Transaction Costs
“Remember, transaction costs are triangulation, transfer, and trust.” ~ Michael Munger
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American Economic Renewal: Demand-Side Foundations of Supply-Side Prosperity
“The economic might of the United States is built on free enterprise. The assaults on private property and the rule of law by Washington insiders threaten the system on which our prosperity depends.” ~ Alexander W. Salter
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In Memoriam: Walter LeCroy
“After spending much of his life fighting for liberty and defending freedom, Walter passed peacefully in his sleep.” ~ Brad DeVos
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Don’t Listen to De-growthers — Economic Growth Is Healthy!
“The wealthier we are, the easier it is to tackle the ‘hard’ health issues. ” ~ Vincent Geloso
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Bill and Ted Take Joan of Arc to Walmart
“What I think is most striking about Walmart – and what I would hope Joan of Arc, Genghis Khan, Socrates, and others would notice – is that the floor-to-ceiling cornucopia is not restricted to the elites.” ~ Art Carden
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A Sick (Pay) Policy that Redefines Work
“To the extent that these app-based companies are about matching unused resources, no matter how small, to those who want to employ those resources, this policy undermines the most beneficial aspect of the sharing economy.” ~ Anthony Gill
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The FTC should answer its Call of Duty to Gamers
“There are so many holes in the FTC and Sony’s opposition to the Microsoft-Activision merger that an analogy to Swiss cheese is in order.” ~ Gary M. Galles
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Opioids, Fentanyl, and the War on Drugs
“As the Iron Law of Prohibition predicts, increased enforcement and regulation of opioids have made them more potent and deadly.” ~ Samuel D. Peterson and Zachary Wood
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Competition, Virtue, and the PGA-LIV Saga
“Monopolies often fear competition more than they fear government: You can lobby government for ongoing favoritism but in a free economy, you must compete.” ~ David Hebert, John Pinheiro, and Daniel Wagner
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Messi is Moving to Miami: Who’s the Biggest Winner?
“Many would argue that this is problematic for the average fan who is not able to afford to pay for tickets. Is it fair that the die-hard fans, who have consistently been going to games, now face extraordinary costs to see Messi?” ~ Laura Arce
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To Consumers, All Costs are Transaction Costs
“Remember, transaction costs are triangulation, transfer, and trust.” ~ Michael Munger
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American Economic Renewal: Demand-Side Foundations of Supply-Side Prosperity
“The economic might of the United States is built on free enterprise. The assaults on private property and the rule of law by Washington insiders threaten the system on which our prosperity depends.” ~ Alexander W. Salter
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In Memoriam: Walter LeCroy
“After spending much of his life fighting for liberty and defending freedom, Walter passed peacefully in his sleep.” ~ Brad DeVos
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Don’t Listen to De-growthers — Economic Growth Is Healthy!
“The wealthier we are, the easier it is to tackle the ‘hard’ health issues. ” ~ Vincent Geloso
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Bill and Ted Take Joan of Arc to Walmart
“What I think is most striking about Walmart – and what I would hope Joan of Arc, Genghis Khan, Socrates, and others would notice – is that the floor-to-ceiling cornucopia is not restricted to the elites.” ~ Art Carden
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A Sick (Pay) Policy that Redefines Work
“To the extent that these app-based companies are about matching unused resources, no matter how small, to those who want to employ those resources, this policy undermines the most beneficial aspect of the sharing economy.” ~ Anthony Gill
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The FTC should answer its Call of Duty to Gamers
“There are so many holes in the FTC and Sony’s opposition to the Microsoft-Activision merger that an analogy to Swiss cheese is in order.” ~ Gary M. Galles