Bank CEOs Have Their Heads in the Clouds
No matter the situation, bank CEOs believe that the Big Score is just around the corner. Then reality hits. Original Article: Bank CEOs Have Their Heads in the Clouds
Separation 101
Mark contemplates the political divide in America, the lack of a middle ground, the political divisions in DC, and the turmoil over the Speaker of the House. Looking around the world, similar problems exist in many places; but, there is a tried
Israel War Adds to Global Turmoil
The surprise terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas has created a new geopolitical crisis with many unexpected implications. We cannot forget the hundreds of people that have been killed in this attack—a terrible loss of innocent lives. In markets, the
Two Swedes on the New Economics Nobel
[On Monday, October 9, the Royal Swedish Academy awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel to Claudia Goldin of Harvard University. Two Swedish expatriates reflect on the meaning of the Prize and this year’s
New IRS Estimate of the Tax Gap
Chris Edwards The federal “tax gap” is the amount of taxes owed but not paid, essentially the amount of cheating on federal taxes. All tax systems have tax gaps, and there are pros and cons of using tougher enforcement to reduce
Friday Feature: Edupreneur Support Program
Colleen Hroncich When I think about education, the Bob Dylan song “The Times They Are a‑Changin’” often comes to mind. In the past few years, things have changed dramatically on the education front. Parents are increasingly looking beyond their children’s assigned district
Ballot Measures: A Preview
Walter Olson Voters will go to the polls soon in states and municipalities to decide ballot issues of significance for individual liberty, limited government, and sound public administration. Some highlights (via Ballotpedia and Bolts): If Ohio voters approve Issue 2 to legalize
Is It Just War or Unjustified Slaughter of Innocents?
The recent attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians have led to justified outrage. But will Israel's response also kill innocent people? Murray Rothbard has words of wisdom on this subject. Original Article: Is It Just War or Unjustified Slaughter of Innocents?
The Inherent Evils of Centrism
The middle, compromising stance of those called “centrists” or “moderates” is very often mistaken for a balanced and reasonable position. Little else is worse than an entire world tricked into what rationally amounts to crime, thinking it is balanced, realistic,
Ethnic Interest Groups Fuel the American Warfare State
Ryan and Zachary look at how interest groups representing Ukrainians, Iraqis, Israelis, and others have often lobbied for US intervention in foreign wars that in no way benefit the American population overall. Be sure to follow War, Economy, and State at