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The Politics Behind Government Statistics
Recent statistical revisions have reignited debates over the nature of the state’s economic statistics. No matter who’s in power and all intentional data manipulation withstanding, the simple fact is that these metrics contain pro-intervention assumptions and are by nature political. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do not […]
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NAFTA Fever and the Illusion of Government-Created Free Markets
As the nation prepares for Trump’s second term, protectionism and hostility to free-trade are getting a second wind.To preempt the economics behind these ideas, it’s worth revisiting the fact that the government cannot “level the playing field” or create free markets. The following article was originally published by the Mises Institute. The opinions expressed do […]
Competition: The Essential Driver Behind Every Market Process
The division of labor and specialization in the free market are responsible for the vast wealth the developed world has accumulated over the last two centuries. With monetary and fiscal threats to the market at every political corner, it’s worth revisiting why the market– and the competition that drives it– is so important.