Monthly Archives: September 2017

Lecture: Dr. Peter Leeson on ”“WTF?! An Economic Tour Of The Weird”

Posted on September 15, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Join The Nassau Institute at The University of The Bahamas Tuesday, October 3, 2017 for a lecture by Peter Leeson on ”“WTF?! An Economic Tour Of The Weird” in the lecture hall at the Harry C. Moore Library at of … Continue reading →

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Comparing the effects of a free economy and socialism. Chile v/s Venezuela

Posted on September 14, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Yesterday's post… reminded me of free market reforms Chile began implementing during the regime of former dictator Augusto Pinochet and his successors, and the socialist reforms implemented by Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez and his successor. As luck would have it, … Continue reading →

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Capitalism and Freedom and Neo-Liberalism

Posted on September 13, 2017 by weblogbahamas

With a Hat Tip to Dr. Alex Chafeun who posted a link to Dr. Friedman's speech referenced here on his Facebook page. One of Dr. Milton Friedman's books that has had a profound impact on me is Capitalism and Freedom … Continue reading →

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How America Became a Corporate Welfare State – Lessons for The Bahamas

Posted on September 12, 2017 by weblogbahamas

by Thomas DiLorenzo The American economic system has been transformed from a capitalist system with pockets of "crony capitalism" (profits earned through government connections instead of customer service) to a system of crony capitalism with pockets of real capitalism. This … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Ideas: Canada’s Past Fiscal Leaders Are Now Fiscal Laggards: An Analysis of 2017 Provincial Budgets

Posted on September 11, 2017 by weblogbahamas

From The Fraser Institute "Around the turn of the 21st century, Alberta and Ontario could both boast of having comparatively sound public finances relative to most other provinces. In recent years, however, serious fiscal problems have emerged in both provinces. … Continue reading →

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So long Hurricane Irma

Posted on September 10, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Feeling grateful that Hurricane Irma passed most of our islands without significant damage or loss of life. So sorry for those people here and nations south of us that were so badly hit but hopeful for them. It's time to … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes Andrew, Matthew and Irma

Posted on September 10, 2017 by weblogbahamas

When will we stop using this seriously stupid Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale? It confuses everybody, even the professional weather forecaster; how many times during the reporting of Irma have we heard a forecaster correct himself? “Irma is weakening, it’s now … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Hurricane Irma to die a natural death

Posted on September 8, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Who would have a thought the few days of this hurricane's life would feel like an eternity? Be safe everyone.

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War On Drugs

Posted on September 7, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Many countries and states are legalizing cannabis. And it’s a dangerous experiment, because the most vulnerable, our teenagers, will do more drugs. Dead Wrong®. Find out why in this short video clip with Free To Choose® Media Executive Editor and … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Irma bearing down

Posted on September 6, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Well it looks like we're in for nasty weather. As the hurricane models keep changing, they are getting closer together so it looks like our conditions will be worse late Friday night Saturday morning. Thankfully at this point it does … Continue reading →

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