Monthly Archives: October 2008

Bahamas Government Budget 1952 – 1967

Posted on October 26, 2008 by weblogbahamas

A picture paints a thousand words: Click on image to enlarge.

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Dr. Dan Mitchell to address Nassau Institute meeting November 6, 2008

Posted on October 26, 2008 by weblogbahamas

The Nassau Institute is hosting a meeting with Dr. Dan Mitchell of The Cato Institute on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 6:30pm in the Cagliati Room in Luiciano’s of Chicago on East Bay Street, Nassau. Dr. Mitchell’s presentation is titled … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Contractor loses it?

Posted on October 25, 2008 by weblogbahamas

On Thursday of this week, Mr. Gus Outten, an earth moving contractor decided that since he had not received a contract from Albany, a development at the South Western end of New Providence, he would take the law into his … Continue reading →

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Capitalism finding its way into Cuba?

Posted on October 24, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Great news! With all the negative press about capitalism lately, it appears Cuba might have finally come to the conclusion that Castro’s brand of Marxism is not such a good idea after all. According to this BBC News piece, Cuba … Continue reading →

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Capitalism (Laissez Faire) responsible for financial crisis?

Posted on October 23, 2008 by weblogbahamas

George Reisman lays it out in his usual eloquent voice. The Myth that Laissez Faire Is Responsible for Our Financial Crisis.

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The Political Process

Posted on October 23, 2008 by weblogbahamas

A friend sent the following e-mail and I couldn’t resist posting it. Seems quite close to the truth to me. The Political Process While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Bad v. Good Pitch to Voters

Posted on October 23, 2008 by weblogbahamas

We are delighted to present Lessons in Freedom, essays by Dr. Tibor Machan, for your pleasure. Dr. Machan holds the R. C. Hoiles Chair in Business Ethics & Free Enterprise at Chapman University’s Argyros School of B&E and is a … Continue reading →

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Capitalism under attack?

Posted on October 22, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Originally known as economic individualism, The Routledge Dictionary of Economics (2000) informs us that Capitalism is: 1. A socioeconomic system of production using roundabout methods of production* 2. An economy based on private enterprise. 3. The use of markets and … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Ferries pushing government to improve the ferry terminal

Posted on October 21, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe When I read the heading in The Tribune Business of Friday, October 17, 2008 I was beside myself. How could Bahamas Ferries have the nerve to ask the government  to build a terminal for them? That’s like … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Why Not Socialism?

Posted on October 21, 2008 by weblogbahamas

We are delighted to present Lessons in Freedom, essays by Dr. Tibor Machan, for your pleasure. Dr. Machan holds the R. C. Hoiles Chair in Business Ethics & Free Enterprise at Chapman University’s Argyros School of B&E and is a … Continue reading →

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