In a true free market economy, credentials would not matter, and certainly not to the extent that they matter today. Credentialism, unfortunately, is a product of government interventionism.
We speak of the “economy” as though it produces goods. Yet, the term really is a fiction, as purposeful individuals working in cooperation with each other are the real producers.
Japan's economy contracted at a higher pace than expected in the first quarter of 2025, according to official data for the January to March period released on Friday.
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Napolitano: Trump's deploying Nat Guard and Marines...
The deployment of California National Guard troops and active-duty U.S. Marines onto the streets of Los Angeles without local approval is an assault on federalism.
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Hegseth won’t rule out military actions against...
Following the overtly anti-capitalist papacy of Pope Francis, one asks if Pope Leo XIV will follow his predecessor or steer the Roman Catholic Church‘s leadership back toward economic liberty and natural law. One hopes it is the latter.
With Fathers Day approaching, fatherhood is one more casualty of American progressivism, resulting in many social pathologies. Unfortunately, many conservatives and progressives seem united in the belief that the situation requires more government intervention.
We cannot allow the establishment to write the history of 2000–2025. To that end, consider this non-exhaustive bibliography for understanding this turbulent period.
Industrial policy was once a relic of the 1980s, part of the failed presidential campaigns of Walter Mondale and Michael Dukakis. Unfortunately, it has reappeared in the form of policies being put forth by Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.
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Trump betrays the "America First" movement with his...
Israel’s airstrikes on Iran and US involvement shatter the illusion that America First guides President Trump’s Middle East policy. Article by Brandan Buck.
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An Ego-Maniacal Writer’s Failed Attempt at Guilt by...
In this week‘s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon looks at the methodology of Timothy Williamson. While Williamson might not like the implication, Dr. Gordon notes that Williamson‘s methodology can be used to defend the epistemological views of Murray Rothbard.
On this episode of Power and Market, the group discusses the fallout from Israel's strikes on Iran and the Trump Administration's (changing?) position on immigration enforcement.
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The Hidden Costs of HIPAA Compliance: Balancing...
HIPAA was enacted in 1996 to protect the privacy of patient health information. In practice, HIPAA’s stringent requirements may harm patients, create a chilling effect on medical researchers and healthcare providers, and significantly increase medical costs.