Archive for Paul L. Poirot
The Freeman: Ideas on Liberty
Henry Hazlitt (18941993), on the hundredth anniversary of his birth, most deservedly was designated journalist of the century. He also was the last survivor of the founding trustees of the Foundation for Economic Education.
1Jan2006 | Paul L. Poirot | 1 comment | Continued"If We Had No Social Security, Many People Would Go Hungry"
Compulsory Social Security has been the law of the land for almost three generations, and many citizens of the United States are now convinced that they couldn’t get along without it. To express doubts about the propriety of the program is to invite the question: “Would you let them starve?” Many Americans are old enough [...]
1Sep2005 | Paul L. Poirot | 2 comments | ContinuedThe Freeman: Ideas on Liberty
Dr. Poirot served as managing editor of The Freeman from its acquisition by FEE in 1956 until his retirement in 1987. He also served as secretary of FEE’s board. Henry Hazlitt (1894-1993), on the hundredth anniversary of his birth, most deservedly was designated “journalist of the century.” He also was the last survivor of the [...]
1May1996 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Renewal of Liberty
Today’s more immediate problems of high taxes, inflation, regulations and controls all come under the one common heading of government intervention. So, what is one to do to regain or restore lost freedom of choice and action? Actions vary, of course, tending more and more toward open revolt: a refusal to file any tax return [...]
1Jul1981 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Past as Prologue
The people of the United States last November clearly voiced dissatisfaction with the results of the massive political intervention of recent years. But a strong vote of protest does not necessarily signify an understanding of a better alternative. Since 1946, FEE has been exploring the market alternative to coercive political management of our lives. Names [...]
1Apr1981 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Writings of F. A. Harper
In testament to the collected works of a brilliant exemplar of freedom in all its aspects.
1Aug1979 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedA Mineral Alert
A growing “public sector” diminishes market opportunities to serve consumers.
1Feb1976 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedHe Gains Most Who Serves Best
This rule of the market is its defense of private property.
1May1975 | Paul L. Poirot | 2 comments | ContinuedThe Message of Depression
Stop the monetary manipulation and the waste of scarce resources.
1Apr1975 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | Continued"Business Must Make a Profit"
Profit is costless, if earned.
1Mar1975 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedMud Pies for Sale
What if they were legal tender?
1Dec1974 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedFor the Sake of the Poor
Poverty serves a purpose, for those who feel pain and react appropriately.
1Jul1974 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedMade in Washington
Washington can lead us into crisis, if we so empower the government.
1May1974 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedA Matter of Self-Responsibility
In the case of economic “shortages” the issue is not so much self-subsistence as it is self-responsibility.
1Feb1974 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedProfit Sharing
Profits are the rewards to entrepreneurs who best serve customers; in any profit-sharing plan, beware of coercive intervention.
1Dec1973 | Paul L. Poirot | 3 comments | ContinuedThe Market, or the Welfare State
How the market and its money system serve especially the laboring poor.
1Oct1973 | Paul L. Poirot | 0 comments | ContinuedSocialized Error
Unless we learn to tolerate the minor mistakes men make, we’ll be plagued by the major mistake of totalitarian government.
1Jul1973 | Paul L. Poirot | 1 comment | Continued-
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