Monthly Archives: April 2009

The Invisible Hook – The Hidden Economics of Pirates by Peter T. Leeson

Posted on April 19, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Just received a copy of Peter T. Leeson's new book, The Invisible Hook – The Hidden Economics of Pirates, and I can't wait to crack the cover. Here's some information from the liner notes:

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Cato Daily Podcast: “Engaging Cuba” featuring Juan Carlos Hidalgo

Posted on April 18, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe If you don't know by now, I have  particular dislike for the policies of maximum leader Fidel Castro in Cuba, but some positive signs from the Obama administration in the US might help see his fall from … Continue reading →

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Education in The Bahamas. Ideas for improvement.

Posted on April 17, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Ralph Massey has been researching education in The Bahamas for some five years now, and on Wednesday evening, under the auspices of The Nassau Institute, he presented a summary of the information contained in his new 20 … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Philosophy and Public Policy

Posted on April 17, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan When elections roll around, not to mention when dictators try to rationalize their rule, talk of the public interest becomes endless. Indeed, anytime that pundits chime in with their missives about politics, there is bound to … Continue reading →

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Tax system for The Bahamas

Posted on April 16, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Every now and then a former Minister of Finance comes out with comments about a proposed tax system. They usually speak when they are in opposition, and it doesn't matter which political party they belong to. It … Continue reading →

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Presentation: The Learning Crisis: A Bahamian Public Policy Essay

Posted on April 15, 2009 by weblogbahamas

Nassau-based economist Ralph Massey will give an important perspective on the Bahamian  education crisis  at a public meeting in the Nassau Yacht Club on East Bay Street this evening. Mr Massey's presentation will be based on his recent publication, The … Continue reading →

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Planned economy or planned destruction? Is there a lesson in this for The Bahamas?

Posted on April 15, 2009 by weblogbahamas

The following cartoon is said to be from the Chicago Tribune Circa 1934. It certainly sends a powerful message, but as is noted, history is bound to repeat itself. Click on image to enlarge.

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Lessons in Freedom: What is Fascism?

Posted on April 15, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan Dictionaries aren't decisive about what the central meaning of terms are–they are mostly descriptions of common usage. For definitions of the meaning of important and controversial concepts–as some call them, "essentially contestable" ones–it is necessary to … Continue reading →

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Hayek at FEE from 1985 Video

Posted on April 14, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Thanks to the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) for posting this excellent interview by John O'Sullivan with Friedrich von Hayek, one of the great economists of all time discussing the Fatal Conceit among other things. Hope you … Continue reading →

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Is there no shame among the G20 countries where taxes are concerned? Does this spell ruin for banking in The Bahamas?

Posted on April 14, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The French and German's seem to be leading the Brits and American's on a path to destroy The Bahamas international banking industry while they are more egregious, exhibiting rank hypocrisy. Here's what The Economist had to say … Continue reading →

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