Reprinted from the Freeman I recently observed an intriguing example of the evolution of a private property, market-based spontaneous order at my children’s elementary school. A group of fourth and fifth graders created a set of playground rules analogous to
For the advocates of liberty, going to the cinema can sometimes be a cringeworthy experience. It is well known that Hollywood has a strident bias towards progressivism, and that this is likely to come through in many, if not all,
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…all human interaction, without exception, should be based on voluntary agreement. No one should be forced to associate with anyone else against his will. – Dr. Walter Block, Secession, 2007. In a previous posting, I highlighted the fact that separation for Québec
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The low-brow focus of major media outlets in our age is not a new development. As communication technology has expanded to reach the masses, the quality of reporting and commentary has necessarily dumbed down. Quality is never an adjective that
We who advocate the free market as the sure path to peace and prosperity and decry the seeming never ending interventions of government often hear the response that the US economy has to get much, much worse before any real
Jack Hunter, aka “Southern Avenger,” has been purged from Kentucky Senator Rand Paul’s staff. Given the outcry by the Beltway autocrats over his criticism of what’s known as the Civil War, the departure was expected. When the Gilded Class of
In late June 2013, six creeks in the town of Canmore flooded leaving a nasty mess. Most individual homes had flood insurance, those without had to pay out of pocket. There is a sense that – in the future –
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Air Canada recently made the news for a proposal to compensate passengers who are bumped off domestic flights at a rate of between $100 to $800 depending on airfare. The plan has come under attacks by consumer advocates who claim
Reprinted from Mises.org [Libertarian Papers (2011)] I have three goals. First, I want to clarify the nature and function of private property. Second, I want to clarify the distinction between “common” goods and property and “public” goods and property, and
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Reprinted from FreeNation.org Public or Private? Libertarians often assume that a free society will be one in which all (or nearly all) property is private. I have previously expressed my dissent from this consensus, arguing that libertarian principles instead support
The African rhinoceros is in trouble. One of the world’s endangered species, it has been protected by international law since 1977, and yet since that time it has seen its numbers dwindle by nearly ninety percent. So why is it
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Reprinted from the Freeman Outside of Stockholm, vandals and vines have taken over Eastman Kodak’s massive factories. The buildings are cold metal husks, slowly falling down and surrendering to nature. The walls are covered in colorful (and sometimes vulgar) spray
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The other day a 34-year old man from Edmonton was busted for driving a van full of marijuana. The RCMP pulled him over on Highway 1 near Canmore; they found over 300 pounds of product. Now the man is out
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Reprinted from Mises.org As a Swede currently living in the United States, with actual experience of Swedencare, I must reply to the delusions propagated by professor Robert H. Frank in his June 15 article in the New York Times, titled “What Sweden
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Is it bad to make a character judgment based solely on a person’s skin color? I am not asking if such a thing is lawful. From a natural, property law perspective, the individual always reserves the right to judge others
Reprinted from The Inquisitr You probably figure that like most prominent artists and entertainment celebrities, U2 frontman Bono would be a typical left-liberal. But you’d be wrong. The Values & Capitalism blog of the American Enterprise Institute observes that “For
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Reprinted from LewRockwell.com Don’t get me wrong. I am a BIG fan of Edward Snowden, Bradley Manning, Julian Assange, Daniel Ellsberg and all other whistleblowers who have undermined the legitimacy of the state apparatus. I go further; no one is
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The concept of utility is a core feature of modern economic thought. It represents a subjective value placed by the individual on the outcomes of various choices. It is also a very slippery concept because, due to its personal nature,
Mises University or Virtual Mises University—the best of both worlds. If you can’t come to Auburn to attend Mises University in person, watch it live on YouTube with VMU. Virtual Mises University launched last year and was a huge success.
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said that interest rates will remain low and the economy will grow due to “accommodative financial conditions.” His logic goes: The US economy is recovering ergo Canadian exports will grow therefore solid Canadian business
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