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Congress to Healthcare Market: Drop Dead Mark J. Perry 11/13/2009
Government-based overhaul has completely monopolized the debate on healthcare. Here are seven examples of successful market-based healthcare alternatives that you should know about.
Economic Prosperity: A Step of Faith Joseph Loconte 11/11/2009
There is a strong relationship between economic prosperity and religious liberty.
The Berlin Wall, 20 Years Later Steven F. Hayward 11/09/2009
The occasion of remembering the fall of the Wall is a fitting time to recall the broader sweep of events that surrounded it.
The Road From Serfdom Marian L. Tupy 11/07/2009
Given the renewed interest in alternatives to capitalism, it is perhaps appropriate to recall the last time that socialism was tried with real gusto.
How Prosperous Are We? Roger Bate 11/03/2009
The Legatum Institute's Prosperity Index goes a long way toward addressing shortcomings in other measurements of people’s well-being around the world.
The End of Giving Till It Hurts Leslie Lenkowsky 10/29/2009
Among Irving Kristol’s many accomplishments was the little-known role he played in transforming American philanthropy.
Coase vs. the Neo-Progressives Jeff Eisenach and Adam Thierer 10/28/2009
Fifty years ago this month a seminal paper challenged the prevailing intellectual orthodoxy on markets, technology, and regulation. We would be wise to revisit it today.
Are Liberals Smarter Than Conservatives? Jason Richwine 10/21/2009
What if we could know, scientifically, that one side has the edge in brainpower? Should that change how we think about political issues?
Greed Is Not Good, and It’s Not Capitalism Jay W. Richards 10/15/2009
Capitalism doesn’t need greed. What capitalism does need is human creativity and initiative.
Green Revolution in the Balance Jon Entine 10/03/2009
A battle is developing over food security and research into bio-engineered crops is in the crosshairs.
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