The problem with all forms of collectivism, whether Marxism, “Democratic Socialism” (a phrase its supporters rarely define), traditional socialism, or…
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The Daily Libertarian
Economics and Politics for your Daily Life
Fascism Was Socialism 2.0—Now We’re Living in 3.0
When Benito Mussolini came to power in Italy in 1922, he looked at the chaos unfolding in the Soviet Union…
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Government Programs in Action: Social Security
To understand how government programs truly operate, we can look at one of the most successful government programs of all…
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Lean Government
As I began to draft my first book (The Way Forward: Lean Leadership and Systems Thinking for Large and Small…
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Cryptocurrencies and Intrinsic Value
I got blocked by a Facebook friend for answering two questions he’d posted about cryptocurrencies. I don’t remember the questions,…
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The Death of Detroit
I met a 29 year-old firefighter from Highland Park, MI, yesterday. Highland Park is completely surrounded by Detroit, and at…
Read MoreLean Government
Note: This blog entry represents the first draft of the introduction for what will become my second book. I’m posting…
Read MorePolitics, Economics, and the Mob
Criminal economics is very similar to other forms of economics, with one critical difference, which is that criminals have two…
Read MoreThomas Malthus, Adam Smith, and You!
The two most important economists in history, in terms of the impact they have had on the world, are Thomas…
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