As 2011 approaches I have been thinking more and more about what I would like to study next year to continue to grow in my understanding of the philosophical, theological, legal and economic ideas that have shaped the U.S. and history in general. There is no shortage of books in print that can be added [...]
Category Archives: Markets and Morality
“Advocates Of Freedom Should Set A Good Example”
Steven Horwitz is the Charles A. Dana Professor of Economics at St. Lawrence University and I have grown to respect his intellect and the integrity with which he conducts himself in his profession. In an article, just posted on The Freeman, Professor Horwitz addresses the need for the defenders of freedom to stay on the [...]
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Are We Being Too Tough On Hollywood?
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has been critical of the Michigan Film Incentive since its inception in 2008. At first, the criticisms were based on principle: state government has no business trying to pick corporate winners from losers in the marketplace. This time, the perceived “winner” would be moviemakers who could get cash refunds [...]
Civil Disobedience: Hit Them in the Wallet
Post by Dan Jensen As we work harder, more and more people feel entitled to the fruits of our hard work. These people have organized and elected a federal government that sees fit to transfer 100% of the tax burden to the upper 49% of wage earners in this country. If successful, please tell me [...]
