Economics

The Attractions of Libertarianism

Posted by T on June 29, 2009
Current Discourse / 11 Comments

To set the stage for later criticism of Libertarianism, it behooves to define it. Continue reading…

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Basic economics of group-loyalty and boycotts

Posted by T on June 22, 2009
Current Discourse / 2 Comments

The thesis is that a minority, by patronizing stores owned by those of their own, Continue reading…

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Two clichés on immigration

Posted by T on May 22, 2007
Current Discourse / 3 Comments

Two statements are often heard, to justify ongoing massive immigration. One hears them spoken by everyone from talking heads to politicians to folks chatting at backyard barbecues. They are meant to “end the argument.” But I submit, they are not valid. Continue reading…

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Oh goody, my county seat is a Fair Trade town!

Posted by T on August 28, 2006
Culture, Current Discourse / 3 Comments

Indeed, according to the main story of a local rag, Media, Penna. is the first American “Fair Trade Town.”

What is “Fair Trade”?

Fair Trade is described as “a movement to make sure that the producers of goods in developing countries are paid fairly, especially small producers Continue reading…

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