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The Emperor Who Tried to Bring Sound Economics Back to Rome—and Paid With His Life

History records countless examples of currency debasement, i.e., the steady reduction in a money’s precious metal content or “backing” (principally…

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On His Birthday, Milton Friedman Would Be Happy

I think that Milton Friedman would be happy. I can’t know for certain, as the Nobel Prize-winning economist passed away…

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Director Richard Donner Said Superman Challenged His Own Ideas on America

I’ve never been a huge fan of Superman. The Man of Steel was always too squeaky clean for me. Too…

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3 Observations and Predictions About Affirmative Action in Universities Moving Forward

Following the recent Supreme Court decision overturning race-conscious admissions, certain sections of the media have adopted an alarmist tone, fueling…

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It’s the Year of Universal School Choice, but Barriers Remain

Iowa made headlines earlier this year when it became the first U.S. state in 2023 to pass universal school choice…

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Why EVs Are ‘Piling Up’ at Dealerships, Despite Massive Taxpayer Subsidies

Ford Motor recently announced it is slashing prices on its F-150 Lightning, an electric vehicle the company rolled out in…

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Does International Remote Work Help or Hurt?

This week, for “Ask an Economist”, I’m answering an inquiry from a friend of mine and world traveler, Nick. Nick…

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When Poland’s Greatest Poet Met James Fennimore Cooper—and the Passion for Liberty That United Them

Since 1904, an impressive column of granite and bronze, nearly 70 feet tall, has adorned the center of Lviv in…

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Disability Claims Are Increasing at a Record Pace Under Biden. Why?

Despite the many economic challenges people are facing today, including stubbornly high inflation and 401ks that are still reeling from the worst stock…

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Why the Alliance between Stalin and Hitler Must Never Be Forgotten

World War II was one of the most catastrophic periods in human history, marked by unprecedented violence, genocide, and destruction.…

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