The Myth of the Entrepreneurial State
In its so-called war against “hate,” the state determines who are the villains and then instructs everyone else to hate the “haters.” As one might expect, the state then engages…
Whose Property Is It?
Legal philosopher Jeremy Waldron in his book The Rule of Law and the Measure of Property challenges the Lockean view of legitimate property ownership. David Gordon sheds light on Waldron’s…
Tax Cuts without Spending Cuts Won’t Reduce the Taxpayers’ Burden
Unfortunately, Trump has no plans to cut government spending, and this means there is little chance that ordinary taxpayers are going to experience any real tax relief.
Why Trump’s Victory Matters, and Why It Doesn’t
There is much the electorate still needs to understand about how those in power are ripping us off if we’re ever going to see an end to it.
Promises, Promises
Donald Trump says he has enlisted Elon Musk to cut the federal government by one-third. However, most of the budget cannot be touched.
Entrepreneurial Profit Follows Good Decisions, Not Exploitation
Employing the Labor Theory of Value, Marx claimed that entrepreneurial profits arise from exploitation of workers. In reality, entrepreneurs earn profits when they correctly gauge markets. Exploitation has nothing to…
Why Trump’s Victory Matters, and Why It Doesn’t
Donald Trump’s win last night is arguably an even bigger repudiation of the establishment than his win in 2016. And that’s worth celebrating. But there is much the electorate still…