Archive for Dean Russell
Dean Russell was a long-time FEE staff member and the author of several books, including Frederic Bastiat: Ideas and Influence.
The Secret of Swiss Prosperity
Dr. Russell is Professor of Management, School of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. Here’s an approach to securing student participation in class discussions. At the beginning of the very first class (even before the housekeeping chores), I ask a seemingly simple question. “What makes Switzerland prosperous?” Over the years, I’ve asked that [...]
1Feb1984 | Dean Russell | 3 comments | ContinuedCheap Foreign Labor
In labor cost per unit of output, American workers with efficient tools compete well indeed.
1Jan1977 | Dean Russell | 2 comments | ContinuedPeace and Justice
One man’s resolution to behave peacefully toward others.
1May1974 | Dean Russell | 0 comments | ContinuedOwnership and Freedom
Private property is the foundation upon which all freedoms rest.
1Aug1971 | Dean Russell | 1 comment | ContinuedThe Problem
If the problem is lack of productivity, there ought to be a better solution than feeding it.
1May1970 | Dean Russell | 0 comments | ContinuedSpeakman 100
How the enlightened pursuit of self-interest promotes human progress.
1May1969 | Dean Russell | 0 comments | ContinuedMy Freedom Depends on Yours
Nonmolestation is perhaps the key word in Dean Russell’s explanation of our interdependence and freedom.
1Dec1967 | Dean Russell | 3 comments | ContinuedFreedom of the Press
Dr. Russell, economist, is a member of the staff of The Foundation for Economic Education. To the best of my knowledge, freedom of the press (the printed word) is complete in the United States today. That is, anyone can still write whatever he pleases and (subject to our reasonable libel laws) the police will protect [...]
1Apr1965 | Dean Russell | 0 comments | ContinuedWhy Social Security Must Fail
Dr. Russell is a member of the staff of the Foundation for Economic Education. It is mathematically impossible for everyone to "get his money back" under our social security program. The total group of participants must necessarily get back less than they pay in. Here’s why: All of the costs of administering the program are, [...]
1Feb1965 | Dean Russell | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Mobility of Labor
Dr. Russell is a member of the staff of the Foundation for Economic Education. It is often claimed that "capital" has an advantage in bargaining with "labor" because capital can move easily from one place to another while labor must stay put. In truth, however, the reverse of that tired old cliché is more in [...]
1Jan1965 | Dean Russell | 0 comments | ContinuedNo Place To Live
The “middle way” in Sweden leaves room for doubt but no place to live, says Dean Russell as he studies the housing situation in Stockholm.
1Dec1964 | Dean Russell | 0 comments | ContinuedFree Speech
Those who demand free speech, thinks Dean Russell, should be prepared to accept the consequences when they speak out.
1Nov1964 | Dean Russell | 0 comments | ContinuedLincoln on Power
Dean Russell finds in one of Lincoln’s earlier speeches a timely warning against the man with a lust for political power.
1Oct1964 | Dean Russell | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Positive Approach
There’s nothing negative about freedom, contends Dean Russell.
1Sep1964 | Dean Russell | 0 comments | ContinuedHow to End Poverty
Dean Russell argues most convincingly that there is a peaceful way to overcome poverty, whereas “war” is reminiscent of the old Marxian “class struggle.”
1Aug1964 | Dean Russell | 1 comment | ContinuedFree Trade: Domestic and Foreign
Dean Russell lectured recently in Guatemala, dealing in part with the hopeful prospects for trade between people and nations of different levels of income.
1Jul1964 | Dean Russell | 0 comments | Continued-
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