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Tag Archives: the state
The Social Functions of Profits
Profit seekers — those just after a quick buck — are often derided as being anti-social, as harmful to the interest of society at large. Common objections to profits themselves are that they are unearned, that they drive up prices … Continue reading
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Tagged capitalism, coercion, collectivism, economics-theory, feature, flickr, foreign policy, image, intellectual property, Ludwig von Mises, market, the state
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We All Fall Down?
As the famous nursery rhyme goes, “Ring around the rosey, // A pocket full of posies // ashes, ashes. // We all fall down.” So the scare goes, which some believe will happen when or if the federal and state … Continue reading
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Tagged altruism, anarchism, coercion, economics-money, economics-taxes, Federal Reserve, flickr, image, liberty, morality, national, politics, the state
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Kagan and the Constitution
It is frustrating having politicians talk about rights. Last week, Supreme Court Justice nominee Elena Kagan, the White House’s solicitor general, was being questioned by Sen. Tom Coburn (Okla.) about natural rights. The day before, he had unsuccessfully tried to get … Continue reading
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Tagged agorism, authority, coercion, constitution, direct action, economics-taxes, Elena Kagan, flickr, image, liberty, national, natural law, natural rights, politics, rule of law, the state
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If I Could Make One Presidential Decision
If I could only make one presidential decision, for practical and moral reasons, I’d have to resign. It only makes sense. I’d want to disband the military or abolish the CIA. Maybe the government entirely? That would be ideal. But … Continue reading
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Tagged collectivism, electoral politics, individualism, Ron Paul, the state
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‘Sticky’ Government and Immigration
One of John Maynard Keynes’ criticisms of the market mechanism was what he called “sticky” wages. He claimed that the market for employment does not work as efficiently as previously thought, because employees are reluctant to accept lower wages. He … Continue reading
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The Ideal Form of Government
For ages, people have tried to construct the most ideal form of government. By “ideal,” I mean that which fulfills its purpose. The ideal pencil functions as a pencil should, allowing a writer to transcribe ideas onto a medium. What … Continue reading →