Different Shades of Red
A commenter to one of my recent posts blamed me forcefully for suggesting that wokism and fascism “are not so...
Free Markets
Let’s “curb” our enthusiasm for urban planning.
It has become fashionable to view the wealthy with suspicion. A pervasive theme among politicians is that the elite and...
Elephant Ear Sandwiches and Amazon
I’ve been going to physical therapy for my left hip and leg and realized that pretty much everything I do...
Remembering Luigi Einaudi and the Italian Economic Miracle
On this day in 1961 Luigi Einaudi (1874-1961) passed away. Einaudi was a household name for generations of Italians: a...
Businesses cooperate, politicians compete
The FT points out that US businesses wish to cooperate with China while the politicians in both parties want to...
Employers Need Employees As Much As The Reverse
It should not be a surprise, but the current high price of labor (mistakenly called a “shortage”) sheds light on...
Two Weaknesses of Socialism
Two weekend stories in the Wall Street Journal remind us of two weaknesses of socialism or, for that matter, of...
Thanks to the Oppressed Chinese
Assuming a nuclear war can be avoided, perhaps future historians will remember the growth of the Chinese influence in the...
First impressions
Three years ago, the Atlanta Hawks traded Luka Doncic to Dallas in exchange for Trae Young and the right to...
How Dikembe Mutombo’s Career Illustrates the Case for Free Trade
Finally, when Dikembe Mutombo came to Georgetown University in 1987, what was his career plan? Answer: to become a doctor...
