Book Reviews
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How Racism Was Redefined—and Turned into a Political Cudgel
Joseph Klein’s new book ‘Redefining Racism’ traces how a clear and detestable prejudice was transformed into a malleable tool for silencing critics.
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Cash, Not Control: A Global History of Basic Income
The new book ‘Welfare for Markets’ contextualizes the centuries-long effort to disentangle social welfare investments from broken bureaucratic programs.
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Intersections Between the Bible and Economics
While it is Christian to be charitable, Jesus never mixed charity with compulsion, nor did he teach his followers to resort to force.
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DEI is a Con: Five Hallmarks of a Hustle
Corporations and universities are distancing themselves from social virtue-signaling. But behind new branding, the grift is alive and well.
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Central Banks Forgot What Drives Inflation —Tim Congdon Didn’t
Tim Congdon’s ‘The Quantity Theory of Money: A New Restatement’ is a crucial contribution to economic thought.
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‘One From the Many’: Meissner’s Economic History Shines—Until It Doesn’t
Though an enjoyable and enriching book, the epilogue of ‘One From the Many’ is a reminder not to situate your long historical work in the fleeting political moment.
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‘The Value of Others’ Isn’t Especially Valuable
Psychotherapist Orion Taraban’s attempt to reduce romantic relationships to market transactions might miss what makes them meaningful.
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‘The 5 Types of Wealth’ Offers a Countercultural Vision of the Good Life
Sahil Bloom’s bestseller recommends stepping off the consumerist treadmill and turning our attention to the things that make life worth living.
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The Committee to Destroy the World (Economy)
Andy Puzder’s new book suggests ESG is only the most recent episode in the struggle between a collectivist cabal chasing power, and everyone else who wants to live a peaceful and prosperous life.
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Bud Light Returns to Merit, Profit After ESG Backlash Cost Billions
Ditching political trends to focus on shareholder value likely saved Anheuser-Busch from an ignominious decline.
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How Racism Was Redefined—and Turned into a Political Cudgel
Joseph Klein’s new book ‘Redefining Racism’ traces how a clear and detestable prejudice was transformed into a malleable tool for silencing critics.
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•
Cash, Not Control: A Global History of Basic Income
The new book ‘Welfare for Markets’ contextualizes the centuries-long effort to disentangle social welfare investments from broken bureaucratic programs.
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•
Intersections Between the Bible and Economics
While it is Christian to be charitable, Jesus never mixed charity with compulsion, nor did he teach his followers to resort to force.
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•
DEI is a Con: Five Hallmarks of a Hustle
Corporations and universities are distancing themselves from social virtue-signaling. But behind new branding, the grift is alive and well.
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•
Central Banks Forgot What Drives Inflation —Tim Congdon Didn’t
Tim Congdon’s ‘The Quantity Theory of Money: A New Restatement’ is a crucial contribution to economic thought.
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•
‘One From the Many’: Meissner’s Economic History Shines—Until It Doesn’t
Though an enjoyable and enriching book, the epilogue of ‘One From the Many’ is a reminder not to situate your long historical work in the fleeting political moment.
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•
‘The Value of Others’ Isn’t Especially Valuable
Psychotherapist Orion Taraban’s attempt to reduce romantic relationships to market transactions might miss what makes them meaningful.
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•
‘The 5 Types of Wealth’ Offers a Countercultural Vision of the Good Life
Sahil Bloom’s bestseller recommends stepping off the consumerist treadmill and turning our attention to the things that make life worth living.
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•
The Committee to Destroy the World (Economy)
Andy Puzder’s new book suggests ESG is only the most recent episode in the struggle between a collectivist cabal chasing power, and everyone else who wants to live a peaceful and prosperous life.
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•
Bud Light Returns to Merit, Profit After ESG Backlash Cost Billions
Ditching political trends to focus on shareholder value likely saved Anheuser-Busch from an ignominious decline.