Category: Economics
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What kind of man was Ludwig von Mises?
What kind of man was Ludwig von Mises? As this unique film shows, Mises (1881-1973) was a man who never stopped fighting for freedom: not when the Nazis burned his books, not when the Left blackballed him at universities, not when it seemed as if statism had won. With courage and genius, he fought big…
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How to create wealth and peace
In this short video, Milton Friedman explains how people — even those who might hate each other — cooperate peacefully through free markets, coordinated by the price system, to make the economy work. In conclusion, he says: “That is why the operation of the free market is so essential not only to promote productive efficiency,…
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Walter Williams on the housing crisis
Economist Walter E. Williams explains the causes of the housing crisis. Then, why would we let these same people who caused the housing crisis take charge of health care? Short and worthwhile viewing.
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Stimulus is theft
In Theft In Name Of Stimulus Is Still Theft, economist Walter E. Williams makes a powerful argument for something that those who love liberty know: self-ownership is the foundation.
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Free to Choose
Milton Friedman’s best-selling book Free to Choose: A Personal Statement is based on a television series by the same name. This book, and the television episodes, are important works that explain the importance of economic and political freedom. You can view the television episodes at IdeaChannel.tv by clicking here.
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Stimulus, the Audacity of Dopes
This is one of my favorite signs from the Wichita Tea Party Protest held on February 27, 2009. Cheryl Green is the creator of the sign; I am merely the photographer.
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We need to not only remember, but to understand the past
Charles Koch, Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, Inc., wrote an article in a recent company newsletter that explains the similarities between today and the early 1930s, and how our present government leaders aren’t following the lessons we should have learned. The article may be read by clicking on Perspective.
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Articles of Interest
Houston may pay down residents? personal debt ? up to $3,000 per person ? to help people buy homes (Texas Watchdog) “Houston taxpayers may foot the bill for people who want homes but can?t qualify for loans based on credit card debts, car loans or other bills.” Phony Stimulus?The Congressional Budget Office Tells It As…
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Wichita Tea Party
Wichita Tea Party This Friday
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Rumblings of pork protest — and a thank you — in Wichita
Friday February 27. 11:30 a.m. Mark the date. There will be protest in Wichita. Location: Farm Credit Bank Building, 245 N. Waco in Wichita. This is Senator Sam Brownback’s office. Our purpose is twofold: To thank Sen. Brownback for his vote against the pork-laden stimulus package, and to call attention to the nature of the…
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Articles of Interest
Socialism is Evil (Walter E. Williams) A reminder from Professor Williams of George Mason University as to why taxation is wrong, and it’s both political parties that are guilty. “The essence of socialism is the attenuation and ultimate abolition of private property rights. Attacks on private property include, but are not limited to, confiscating the…
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StopBailouts.net launched
Americans For Limited Government announces StopBailouts.net, an online petition in response to President Barack Obama’s $2.8 trillion financial plan to urge Congress to halt what ALG President Bill Wilson termed the ?greatest theft in human history.? ?Throughout 2008, and now into 2009, Congress, the Treasury, and the Federal Reserve have otherwise committed, appropriated, borrowed, and…