It is impossible to get something for nothing, and Milton Friedman explains all of the ways government programs are not “free.” Milton Friedman, recipient of the 1976 Nobel Prize for Economic Science, was one of the most recognizable and...
This book details the rise of American wealth from the beginning of the country to the year 2000. Click here for past recommendations. Description Throughout time, from ancient Rome to modern Britain, the great empires built and maintained their...
Short on time? This video by One Minute Economics explains unintended consequences and their causes with historical and economical examples; all in just one minute. Caption: The world of economics is remarkably complex and as such, adequate...
Today’s book recommendation is an excellent and easy primer on economics by @PeterSchiff . If you don’t know much about economics, this is a good starting point. Click here for past recommendations. Description How an Economy Grows and Why it...
Today’s book recommendation is a really easy to read primer on economics. Thomas Sowell is not only a great thinker, he’s very clear and engaging. This will take time to read through but it’s worth it. Click here for past recommendations...
Today’s book recommendation is End the Fed by Ron Paul. Written in the wake of the 2008 crash, it’s as important now as it was then as the Fed adds trillions to its balance sheets. There’s no such thing as a free lunch and this explains what costs...
Today’s book recommendation is The Forgotten Man about the Great Depression. It’s a well-written look at why it lasted so long compared to other depressions. Here’s a hint: Government intervention. Click here for past recommendations. Description...
In a world of self-government, how is the world ordered? Take a look at the video below, or think about the statements below: Consider a simple pencil and the sum of its parts. There is wood, rubber, metal, and graphite in the middle. If all of the...
