Monthly Archives: April 2019

Shelby Steele on Race and America Today

The author of 'The Content of Our Character' addresses a crowd at the Freedom Center's annual retreat. The celebrated Shelby Steele, author of The Content of Our Character and other masterpieces, shared his insights about race and America at the … Continue reading

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Globalization: A Tinfoil Hat-Free Critique

Some are still skeptical of the benefits of globalization. Some believe that only the very rich benefit from globalization. by Evangelos Andreou This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. I have to admit that sometimes it’s … Continue reading

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CSES Lecture Series: Between Slavery and Capitalism by Martin Ruef

This "2013-2014 CSES Lecture Series event that took place on September 26th, 2013 at Cornell University in Goldwin Smith Hall. Professor Martin Ruef presented his research "Between Slavery and Capitalism: The Legacy of Emancipation in the American South." More from … Continue reading

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Electric Cars Aren’t Nearly as Green as People Think

Next time you see an electric car or a charging station, keep in mind the emissions involved in producing the battery and the electricity used to keep it running. by Catherine Alles This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read … Continue reading

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Bahamas Needs ‘Ability To Pay’ Taxation System

Mr. Gowon Bowe, president of the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA), "told Tribune Business that the consumption-driven nature of this nation’s VAT-reliant structure meant those on lower incomes continue “to bear a disproportionate tax burden” in comparison to their … Continue reading

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Junior Roberts VS the Graduate.

by Pierre V.L. Dupuch The "Graduate" never ceases to amaze me. After saying all the good things Rupert Roberts has done in his life time he proceeds to get nasty, degrading and personal. Yes, Mr. Roberts has made money. Yes, … Continue reading

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Vehicle Safety

Dear Mr. Editor, It has come as a very pleasant surprise and really refreshing, the honesty and integrity of a major vehicle manufacturer – Honda Motor Company Ltd. – with their admission that the much ballyhooed vehicle “safety” feature, the … Continue reading

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The Economics and Ethics of The Welfare State

The Nassau Institute first presented the Economics of Liberty, Lecture Series in 2011. The lectures were conducted May 2 & 3, 2011, by Dr. Richard Ebeling, Professor of Economics at Northwood University, Midland Michigan, USA. This was one of the … Continue reading

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Tesla: An Enigma?

Working in the automotive industry I find the discussion around Tesla intriguing. This article and accompanying video from Yahoo Finance provides some insight. There can be no denying the impact Tesla has had.      

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Venezuela Is “Atlas Shrugged” in Real Life

Will a new Venezuelan government adopt the right policies when Maduro is finally evicted? by Daniel J. Mitchell This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. I listed the collapse of Venezuela’s socialist dictatorship as one of … Continue reading

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