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Markets, Politics, and Civility
“The teachable—those who aspire to an ever greater understanding—are those with an awareness of how little they know.” —Leonard E. Read In March, ABC Television presented “You Can’t Say That!”—another illuminating program by John Stossel. In it, he documented the distressing intolerance that many Americans have for the opinions of others, and a corresponding acceptance [...]
1Jul2000 | Donald J. Boudreaux | 1 comment | ContinuedThe Hidden Cost of Taxation
The costs of taxation are dispersed widely. Everyone pays taxes, so when a general tax is increased it is spread over so many people that no one individual will find the increase very burdensome. Conversely, if the tax is decreased, no one may perceive a significant benefit.
1Mar2000 | Dwight R. Lee | 6 comments | ContinuedCreating Jobs vs. Creating Wealth
Government policies are commonly evaluated in terms of how many jobs they create. Restricting imports is seen as a way to protect and create domestic jobs. Tax preferences and loopholes are commonly justified as ways of increasing employment in the favored activity. Presidents point with pride to the number of jobs created in the economy [...]
1Jan2000 | Dwight R. Lee | 16 comments | ContinuedWhy Some Federal Jobs Should Be Abolished
Dr. Machan teaches political philosophy at Auburn University. His most recent book is Private Rights and Public Illusions (Transaction Books, 1995). It is a sad spectacle when political leaders lack a coherent framework by which to explain to the public why various official actions being taken are required and, indeed, just. This is the predicament [...]
1Oct1996 | Tibor R. Machan | 0 comments | Continued-
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