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Charity Without the Welfare State

Charity Without the Welfare State

John C. Goodman | May 31, 2023

When It Comes to Inequality, We Should Count Our Blessings

When It Comes to Inequality, We Should Count Our Blessings

Robert M. Whaples | May 25, 2023

Economic Growth Makes Graceland Less Impressive

Economic Growth Makes Graceland Less Impressive

Art Carden | May 22, 2023

Progressives Are Declaring War on Basic Economics

Progressives Are Declaring War on Basic Economics: Government commands destroy the benefits from markets.

Burton A. Abrams | Apr. 30, 2023

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Book Reviews

Wild Problems: A Guide to the Decisions That Define Us

By Russ Roberts
Reviewed By Michael C. Munger

Wild Problems: A Guide to the Decisions That Define Us

By Russ Roberts
Reviewed By Michael C. Munger

Defending Liberty: Essays in Honor of David Gordon

Reviewed By Walter E. Block

Defending Liberty: Essays in Honor of David Gordon

Reviewed By Walter E. Block

The Soul of Classical Political Economy: James Buchanan from the Archives

Reviewed By Michael C. Munger

The Soul of Classical Political Economy: James Buchanan from the Archives

Reviewed By Michael C. Munger

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Research

Instilling Duties above Instilling Rights: Two Features of Adam Smith’s Talk ...

Instilling Duties above Instilling Rights: Two Features of Adam Smith’s Talk of Justice and Liberty

By Daniel B. Klein
The Independent Review | Apr. 1, 2023

The Bright and Shiny Soul of Geoffrey Brennan (1944–2022)

The Bright and Shiny Soul of Geoffrey Brennan (1944–2022)

By Michael C. Munger
The Independent Review | Apr. 1, 2023

How to Fight Inflation: The views of four distinguished experts.

How to Fight Inflation: The views of four distinguished experts.

By Steve H. Hanke
Article | Oct. 20, 2022

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Student Perspectives

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Audio

“Capitalism!” Sr. Fellow Randall Holcombe, author of Liberty in Peril interviewed on the Shaun Thompson Show on WIND radio
Apr. 5, 2023

“The Fed and Inflation” Research Fellow Randall Holcombe, author of Liberty in Peril interviewed on the Gary Nolan radio show
Nov. 11, 2022

“How Evil Are Politicians?” Research Fellow Art Carden interviewed on the Gary Nolan radio show
Nov. 2, 2022

“California Wildfire Mismanagement” Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan, director of the California Golden Fleece^® Awards interviewed on the Bryan McClain Show on TNT radio
Sep. 27, 2022

“Semiconductor Pork Barrel Spending” Sr. Fellow Benjamin Powell interviewed on the Gary Nolan show on USA Radio
July 27, 2022

“The Folly of Forgiving Student Loans” Sr. Fellow Richard Vedder, author of Restoring the Promise: Higher Education in America appears on the Rory Sauter radio show
July 22, 2022

“Don't Forgive Student Loans” Sr. Fellow Richard Vedder, author of Restoring the Promise appears on the Gary Nolan radio show.
July 6, 2022

“Cryptocurrencies Explained” Sr. Fellow Robert Whaples appears on EWTN radio’s Kresta in the Afternoon.
Oct. 4, 2021

“Does Government ‘Stimulus’ Really Stimulate?” Research Fellow David Ranson appears on the Liberty Watch radio show
Apr. 4, 2021

“Books on Socialism’s Folly” Sr. Fellow Williamson Evers appears on FreedomWorks radio
Mar. 4, 2020

Sr. Fellow Robert Whaples appears on the Wayne Allyn Root radio show
Oct. 18, 2019

Research Fellow Robert Whaples on Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Catholic Radio
Oct. 17, 2017

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