Archive for V. Orval Watts

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Capitalism: Definition–Origins–Dynamics

Prosperity has its perils, not least of which is forgetting how it was achieved.

1Oct1975 | V. Orval Watts | 0 comments | Continued

The Law

The private practice of freedom can do more than the expansion of governmental powers to improve The Law.

1Aug1975 | V. Orval Watts | 0 comments | Continued

Business and Its Image

The more government intervenes, the more it strives to blame business enterprise for the consequences.

1Jul1974 | V. Orval Watts | 0 comments | Continued

Closing the Generation Gap

Each individual must learn good conduct. It is not inborn or given to us by others.

1Jul1973 | V. Orval Watts | 0 comments | Continued

Industrialism: Friend or Foe?

It is not “the power of the market” that dehumanizes the individual, but his subjection to unlimited political power.

1Apr1973 | V. Orval Watts | 0 comments | Continued

The Northwood Idea

Concerning the importance of the Judeo-Christian ethic, an emphasis on work and thrift, and an appreciation of the need for business.

1Mar1973 | V. Orval Watts | 0 comments | Continued

Are Schools Necessary?

It’s easier to get a college degree than an education.

1Jul1971 | V. Orval Watts | 7 comments | Continued

Money and Free Markets: A Summary

Dr. Orval Watts draws a distinction between money and credit that may lead away from some of the confusion surrounding these instruments.

21Nov2009 | V. Orval Watts | 0 comments | Continued

As A Man Thinks ..

D. WATTS, in addition to his writings and years of college teaching in economics, has served as economic counsel for leading business firms. He is now Director of Eco­nomic Education and Chairman of the Division of Social Studies at Northwood Institute.
Northwood Institute, a private, two-year college with campuses at Midland and Alma, Michigan, is dedicated [...]

21Nov2009 | V. Orval Watts | 0 comments | Continued