Economic Insights


Pro Bono

â??I donâ??t want to talk about Forbes right now, but I will say this: One of the things that I have learned of in Africa is the crucial role that…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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“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…

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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…

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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….

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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.

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Lou Dobbsian Economics Put into Practice in Russia

Tough new laws limiting job opportunities for immigrants have been introduced in Russia.

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Fordism

BBC Headline: ” State pays Ford not to close factories.”

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