Opinion
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Does Educational Philanthropy Harm Liberal Society? It’s Complicated
Private funding of education can be a powerful force for change, but philanthropists’ motives — and their methods — do matter.
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Walgreens, Mass Closures, and the Power of Incentives
Persistent problems and recurring losses tend to incentivize ingenuity and new thinking in a market economy.
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The Fed’s Remarkable ‘Independence’ Claim
Despite its claims, the Fed operates politically, loyally financing the government’s deficit as needed, and without accountability.
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How to Make Social Security Reform a Winning Campaign Issue
“Price indexing will remove about 80 percent of the unfunded liability gap over the next 75 years, if instituted in 2029.” ~David Rose
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Spreading Democracy May Not Be in the United States’ Best Interest
“Not only is forced democratization likely to fail, but the very idea runs counter to a free, open, democratic society. Other countries should be encouraged to become democratic if they choose.” ~Andrew Byer
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Protectionists Are Wrong: Free Trade is the Path to Prosperity
“Consumers and producers in America are better off with more domestic and international trade. As we don’t want to produce everything we consume daily, trading with others is the most efficient way to meet our needs.” ~Vance Ginn
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Defense Manual for The War on Prices
“The book advocates for a substantial policy shift toward minimal governmental interference, allowing market mechanisms to function unimpeded. Sadly, we are moving in the opposite direction.” ~Vance Ginn
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Governments Shouldn’t Be In the Lending Business
“When government officials approve and guarantee loans, lenders don’t have to worry about taking the loss. They can be very generous, pursuing what they regard as socially beneficial goals, and never worrying about the losses the taxpayers will have to bear.” ~ George Leef
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Our Kids Have No Economic Immune Systems
“Kids are told they can do anything, that they are personally mighty and important. But they never have the experience of everyday effort and failure.” ~Michael Munger
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Does Educational Philanthropy Harm Liberal Society? It’s Complicated
Private funding of education can be a powerful force for change, but philanthropists’ motives — and their methods — do matter.
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•
Walgreens, Mass Closures, and the Power of Incentives
Persistent problems and recurring losses tend to incentivize ingenuity and new thinking in a market economy.
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•
The Fed’s Remarkable ‘Independence’ Claim
Despite its claims, the Fed operates politically, loyally financing the government’s deficit as needed, and without accountability.
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•
How to Make Social Security Reform a Winning Campaign Issue
“Price indexing will remove about 80 percent of the unfunded liability gap over the next 75 years, if instituted in 2029.” ~David Rose
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Spreading Democracy May Not Be in the United States’ Best Interest
“Not only is forced democratization likely to fail, but the very idea runs counter to a free, open, democratic society. Other countries should be encouraged to become democratic if they choose.” ~Andrew Byer
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Protectionists Are Wrong: Free Trade is the Path to Prosperity
“Consumers and producers in America are better off with more domestic and international trade. As we don’t want to produce everything we consume daily, trading with others is the most efficient way to meet our needs.” ~Vance Ginn
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Defense Manual for The War on Prices
“The book advocates for a substantial policy shift toward minimal governmental interference, allowing market mechanisms to function unimpeded. Sadly, we are moving in the opposite direction.” ~Vance Ginn
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Governments Shouldn’t Be In the Lending Business
“When government officials approve and guarantee loans, lenders don’t have to worry about taking the loss. They can be very generous, pursuing what they regard as socially beneficial goals, and never worrying about the losses the taxpayers will have to bear.” ~ George Leef
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Our Kids Have No Economic Immune Systems
“Kids are told they can do anything, that they are personally mighty and important. But they never have the experience of everyday effort and failure.” ~Michael Munger