economics

The “power” large businesses seemingly possess over us is limited and not based on force. Yet as the casting couch reminds us, economic power is not entirely benign. Today’s social media giants raise some of the vulnerabilities of economic power, meriting further attention.

Those who value the free and prosperous society must continue to articulate the case for the limited government, free market system, even if it seems sometimes that few are listening.

The wealthy countries that have chosen to go “green” have the highest cost of gasoline and electricity.

At least we know a good, conservative policy idea has reached DC critical mass – when Conservative, Inc gets around to endorsing it.

With worldwide refinery closures outpacing new construction, shortages and inflation are likely to be the new norm that inflicts regressive expenses upon those that can least afford it, as control of the worldwide refining industry shifts to Asia and Europe.

Social Security has a quirk that is shortchanging a select group of seniors more than $25,000 in lifetime benefits. While that might sound like a lot of money, the actual…

The laissez-faire variation on the liberal theme never really had a chance, because except for a small handful like Ludwig von Mises, it had few champions, even in the market-oriented liberal camp.

The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment community is divesting in crude oil that provides products and fuels for consumers that did not exist in the decarbonized world of the 1900s and before.

The Fed’s inability to see the onrushing freight train of inflation that has smacked America shows again that experts know much less than they think.

Free markets, not government, plan for and adapt to the future.

Our task is to do all in our power and ability to revive an understanding of and inspire a desire to preserve, restore, and extend the ideal and practice of the truly free society.

President Biden is deflecting blame for the ongoing surge in prices, insisting COVID-19, Russia, and corporate greed are the real causes. Experts disagree, however, arguing massive government spending by Biden and Democrats is far more responsible.

The world has changed. We can no longer afford “Net Negative Energy” or “Building Back Worse”.