April-0407
Up one levelA Free Market Case For the Minimum Wage
Feel-good policies, though economically harmful in themselves, could be justified if they avoid the harmful policy impacts of income envy.
Lessons of the Heart
A surprising new study on heart disease treatments won’t just change medicine—it will help shape basic science.
Uncle Sam’s Fabulous Diet Plan
We should be happy that the physical weight of goods we produce, per dollar of GDP, is declining.
Beating the Market, Winning the World Series
A new book chronicles how savvy objectivity took the Boston Red Sox to the top.
All Play and No Work…
A business book author says, yet again, that his readers should emulate him. This one’s not persuasive.
Tout Seoul
America’s new trade deal with Korea shows that bilateral negotiations can work. But the deal is headed for tough scrutiny on both sides of the Pacific.
What’s Wrong With A One-Size Fits All Identity?
Plenty. A private market in identity services is long overdue.
A Valuable New Airline Service You May Not Have Noticed
By making their pricing structures transparent, discount airlines are forcing candor and efficiency on the whole industry.
Walk This Way
Homeowners want walkable neighborhoods and a sense of community—and city planners are taking note.
Podcast with Bill Plante
CBS Senior White House correspondent Bill Plante discusses the President’s troubles.
Inside the Mind of a French Presidential Candidate
Reformist politician Nicolas Sarkozy’s new book Testimony is compelling reading for those interested in French politics.
A Four-Step Recovery Plan for Zimbabwe
Post-Mugabe recovery should start with sound economic policy.
The European Assault on Hedge Funds
If hedge funds want to avoid heavy-handed European regulation, they must tell Europeans what they do and why they deserve to operate with freedom.
An Apology for Judicial Activism
In a new book, libertarian activist Clint Bolick offers a surprising argument.
Suiting Ourselves
For a symbol of conformity, the archetypal men's garment has a remarkably rich history.
Is Canada’s Shift on Climate Change Part of a Larger Trend?
Yesterday’s announcement by the Canadian government—that it may join a US-led coalition focused on voluntary emissions cuts—could be part of a global shift away from Kyoto’s binding targets.
Soviet History Could Motivate Freer Trade
Cold war experience reminds us that wealth is only as good as the freedom to use it.
The Man Who Made Our World
A new biography of Albert Einstein illuminates the human side of the scientist who taught us how to imagine our universe.
The Mutual Fund Mystery: Why Are Fees So High?
A regulatory change could encourage price competition.
On Earth Day, Remember The Humans
The same noble impulse that helped us clean up is now causing trouble.
Vonage is the Latest Victim of Patent Abuse
Today’s hearing shows that a system, not just a company, is broken.
Getting Down to Business, and Liking It
The numbers say Americans like business much more than media rhetoric would suggest.
A Strained Moment for Korea
The Virginia Tech massacre casts a shadow over a remarkable cultural success story.
For The Times, Corporate Democracy Lags at Home
The newspaper company should preach what it practices.
Flat World, Flat Taxes
From Montenegro to Mauritius, competition is making tax codes simpler and fairer.
New Euro Record Prompts Quiet Grumbles
The apparent calm after this morning’s all-time high against the dollar masks a growing sense of unease in Europe.