Category: Capitalism
What’s wrong with Charles and David Koch?
Fran Tarkenton wonders: “So why do we vilify people who represent the greatness of America? Is it just because they have different political beliefs? It’s time to stop demonizing people who do things the right way and generate tremendous wealth — and value to all Americans.”
Free will and government charity
What I don’t recall from Sunday school is any instance where Jesus implored the government to use force to transfer resources from one group to another, writes Jason Karber.
Charles G. Koch: Corporate cronyism harms America
When businesses feed at the federal trough, they threaten public support for business and free markets, explains Charles G. Koch.
Charles Koch: The importance of economic freedom
Charles Koch explains the importance of economic freedom for everyone.
Wichita-area economic development policy changes proposed
Wichita and Sedgwick County are considering revising the economic development policies.
Palmer, activist for capitalism, to speak in Wichita
Tom G. Palmer, activist for capitalism and editor of the new book The Morality of Capitalism, will be in Wichita on May 16th.
Intellectuals vs. the rest of us
Why are so many opposed to private property and free exchange — capitalism, in other words — in favor of large-scale government interventionism? Lack of knowledge, or ignorance, is one answer, but there is another.
Political cronyism has become the way
Cronyism is the practice of seeking business success through government rather than through markets. The difference is that business succeeds in the market by providing goods and services that people are willing to buy. Political cronyism, on the other hand, results in people being forced to buy from, or to otherwise involuntarily subsidize, certain business…
Raising minimum wage not the solution
As calls mount to raise the federal minimum wage, we need to remember that this law — as well-intentioned as it may be — is not the solution to unemployment or raising the standard of living of workers.