Archive for Bertel M. Sparks
Why Not Slavery?
Bertel M. Sparks (1918-1994) was a professor of law at New York University and later at Duke University, and a trustee of the Foundation for Economic Education. This previously unpublished article was originally prepared as a speech for a FEE summer seminar. Upon first impression, it might appear a bit ridiculous even to ask the [...]
1Nov1996 | Bertel M. Sparks | 2 comments | ContinuedTrial by Jury vs. Trial by Judge
About the Author Buoyed by the O. J. Simpson trial, the jury system has surfaced in the national conscience again. As Professor Sparks points out, discussion about juries is not new, but it remains relevant, for with new attention has come new attack. In this article, written almost four decades ago but [...]
1Oct1995 | Bertel M. Sparks | 30 comments | ContinuedA Legal System for a Free Society
Bertel M. Sparks is Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina. The idea of a legal system for a free society might appear to be a contradiction of terms. The existence of a legal system implies that there are laws; there are rules of conduct; there is authority; there are [...]
1Mar1983 | Bertel M. Sparks | 0 comments | ContinuedHow Many Servants Can You Afford?
Let’s keep the market open to anyone who wishes to serve himself by serving others.
1Oct1976 | Bertel M. Sparks | 0 comments | ContinuedCaveat Emptor: The Consumer’s Badge of Authority
With that badge the consumer can dictate what goods will be produced, in what quantities, and at what prices.
1Jun1975 | Bertel M. Sparks | 1 comment | ContinuedIs Escape from the Poverty Trap Possible?
The blessings of freedom are possible to those not bound by the burdens and temptations of the welfare state.
1Oct1973 | Bertel M. Sparks | 1 comment | ContinuedThe Role of a Conservative
How the “liberals” and “conservatives” seem to switch positions on matters of the market.
1Sep1970 | Bertel M. Sparks | 0 comments | ContinuedFreedom IS Responsibility
Not the guaranteed life, but self-responsibility – that is freedom!
1Sep1969 | Bertel M. Sparks | 0 comments | ContinuedWhy Have an Electoral College?
Can we honestly say that we’re now prepared to write a better Constitution than the Founding Fathers did?
1Apr1969 | Bertel M. Sparks | 0 comments | Continued-
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