Economic Insights
A Cause for Optimism
I’ve met quite a few remarkably impressive libertarians and classical liberals from African countries at the Mont Pelerin Society meeting in Kenya. After hearing so much pessimism about Africa (and…
Twenty Myths About Markets
I’m on my way to Nairobi for the Mont Pelerin Society meeting. Here’s my contribution: “Twenty Myths About Markets.” I’m happy to receive criticisms. (I can’t promise to answer them…
Report on “Freedom, Commerce, and Peace: A Regional Agenda”
The full issue of Cato Policy Report, with a more readable version of the report and lots and lots of other intereresting material, including a discussion of oil and Russia’s…
“Globalization is Grrreat!” in Slovenian
My friends at the Free Society Institute of Slovenia, on whose academic board I have the privilege of serving, has translated my little essay on “Globalization Is Grrrreat!” into Slovenian…
Entrepreneurs as Heroes
Johan Norberg’s talk “Entrepreneurs Are the Heroes of the World,” which offers a peek at his forthcoming book, is now available online. I heard him give it at a Cato…
Socialist “Economics”
Are giant rabbits the answer to starvation in North Korea? Lots of people seem to think so: “North Korea Eyes German Roaster Rabbits.” After all, the rabbits are really huge….
This is Cool
More Evidence that “Wealthier Is Healthier” I’ve played around with this new tool from Google a bit. Very useful. Hat Tip: Radley Balko.
Lou Dobbsian Economics Put into Practice in Russia
Tough new laws limiting job opportunities for immigrants have been introduced in Russia.