Social Justice and the Free-Rider Problem
Free rider is a term related to the political commons and rent seeking. It is like rent seeking, except it is perhaps more nuanced and eventually discourages the effective use of public goods found in the political commons. When I was
The Same First Amendment That Protects Lorie Smith Protects the Target Corporation
Walter Olson Seven conservative state attorneys general led by Indiana’s Todd Rokita have sent a letter to the chairman and CEO of the Target Corporation, Brian Cornell, threatening ill‐specified legal action because of the retailer’s sale of Pride merchandise including t‑shirts, onesies
Contra Krugman’s Victory Lap on Inflation
On this episode of Good Money with Tho Bishop, Dr. Jonathan Newman joins to look at recent headlines on inflation. Tho and Jonathan discuss the larger costs of Fed policy on the real economy and how official government measures can
The Anti-Human Green Agenda
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Tho Bishop is joined by Mises Research Fellow Connor Mortell to talk about Connor's research project on energy policy. Tho and Connor push back against common narratives—even some promoted by libertarians—of fossil fuels and green
Can Managed Care Reel in Idaho’s Spiraling Medicaid Costs?
Marc Joffe Recent years have brought significant changes to Idaho public finances. In addition to rapid increases in population and tax revenue, the state experienced a sharp increase in its Medicaid costs. Legislators, worried that a continued escalation could jeopardize the state’s robust
A Chip Off the Old Block
Michael and Walter Block discuss the Ukrainian conflict, reparations, immigration, and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
A Chip Off the Old Block
Michael and Walter Block discuss the Ukrainian conflict, reparations, immigration, and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
New Jones Act Ship Offers Cautionary Tale of Shipbuilding Protectionism
Colin Grabow Earlier this week an unusual event took place: a U.S. shipyard delivered an oceangoing merchant ship. Named the Janet Marie, the vessel will transport goods between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland. Anyone tempted to toast the new ship as a symbol
Government Power Is Just as Dangerous in “Private” Hands
Thomas A. Berry In 2020, Congress passed the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA). HISA established a private nonprofit corporation called the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (the Authority). HISA empowered the Authority to formulate detailed rules governing the thoroughbred horseracing industry.
Egalitarianism as a Revolt Against Safety
There are certain goods and services that egalitarians, as third parties, would prefer that no one enjoys rather than for some to have more than others. (The proviso “as third parties” is necessary since egalitarians will not do without these