The free market is a beautiful thing. The voluntary actions of individuals exchanging value for value according to mutual consent benefits all parties. Yet these days the myth is perpetuated that the free market is somehow harmful or to be feared. It will either destroy the environment or cause all manner of social … [Read more...] about The amazing Free Market – with Professor Walter Block
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The Economic Reality denied in the mainstream media – with Rob Kirby
It is an easily provable fact that many important factors of the current global economic reality are routinely and consistently avoided by the mainstream media. This means that you and I cannot rely on the news to keep us informed of the greater economic reality in which we live and make decisions about our … [Read more...] about The Economic Reality denied in the mainstream media – with Rob Kirby
The economics of peace and abundance with Dr Mark Thornton
Whether considered boring, irrelevant or impossible to understand, economics and economists are held in poor regard by most people. However, a knowledge of how to create wealth is essential if we want to enjoy abundance. We need to be able to understand the claims made by politicians and policymakers so we can … [Read more...] about The economics of peace and abundance with Dr Mark Thornton
Myths about Capitalism
Capitalism is a recent historical phenomenon, and its impact is most often unappreciated. Have you ever wondered why so many centuries past by without any significant advances in technology and material comfort? Have you ever questioned why the industrial revolution suddenly sprang forth seemingly out of nowhere to … [Read more...] about Myths about Capitalism
Capitalism – Villain or solution?
Capitalism is not the cause of any problems we humans face today. In fact, it is arguably the solution to all of them. Capitalism ensures your rights and your freedom. It serves you. Capitalism is the only socio-economic system that says that men are free! Capitalism is fundamentally opposed to slavery and to war. It … [Read more...] about Capitalism – Villain or solution?