Week in Review: June 17, 2017
One might now say monetary policy has progressed from a policy of "ultra low" rates to simply a policy of low rates.
Political Theory
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Mobility and Nobility
In this review of two new books on social class, Theordore Dalrymple examines some of the realities that frustrate the efforts of the egalitarians.
The American Architects of The South-African Catastrophe
The South Africans once flirted with a decentralized, federal structure. The United States meddled to make sure that didn't happen.
Civil Asset Forfeiture: Another Stealth Tax
Local governments could go to the taxpayers and ask for more revenue to fight crime. But, it's much easier to seize it from innocent suspects instead.
Natural-Law Libertarianism and the Pursuit of Justice
Before endorsing a legal system, libertarians must first figure out what justice is. The natural-law framework is one way of figuring this out.
Week in Review: June 3, 2017
Political agendas like the Paris Agreement must take into account costs, benefits, and economic reality. "Science" doesn't dictate good policy.
Are We Fighting Terrorism, Or Creating More Terrorism?
The G7's new "crackdown" on terrorism really means more surveillance of innocent civilians, less free speech, and many more bombs dropped overseas.
Self-Determination, not Universalism, is the Goal
The future is decentralized; why are so many libertarians arguing for the opposite?
Week in Review: May 27, 2017
Trump's budget signals that as far as government spending goes, it's business as usual in Washington.
How Not to Study the State
Most high school government classes offer an analysis of the state that's shockingly simplistic and simple-minded.
