Conservative/libertarian political activist Ned Ryun (son of former Kansas congressman and Olympian runner Jim Ryun) authored a well-researched and insightful book, American Leviathan, published September last year on the origins…
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Oscar Wilde famously said there are two tragedies in life: not getting what you want, and getting it. Wilde, who was famous for his clever use of paradox, possessed a…
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Southern California has been burning for more than two weeks, causing untold devastation across more than 60 square miles. Twenty-seven people have lost their lives, and thousands of structures, including…
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Last week, the Supreme Court upheld the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which effectively bans TikTok on national security grounds. In spite of this, the fight isn’t…
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In November 2024, all three AIER Business Conditions Monthly indicators signaled a parallel shift in economic conditions. The Leading Indicator rose sharply to 79 from 58 in October, moving decisively…
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Introduction Academic thinkers routinely identify flaws in capitalism, and propose reforms. That process is important, even healthy, as society thinks about what commercial society does and how it sustains itself. To…
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Although you may have missed the memo, leaders from around the world have gathered in Davos, Switzerland this week for the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) conference. This conference was…
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The federal old-age programs, Social Security and Medicare, are going bust. The latest trustees reports show the Social Security trust fund running out of money in 10 years and the…
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How free is your state? Why has New York gone from a beacon of liberty to a state that people now flee in droves? And why are people moving to…
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People love to laugh, and economists are easy targets. As Michael Munger explains, jokes can be a great teaching tool. A classic joke at the expense of the dismal scientists…