Category Archives: Economy

Conquests and Cultures

Posted on November 1, 2020 by weblogbahamas

Sowell Insists on Looking at Things as They Really Are by George C. Leaf This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. Conquests and Cultures is the final book in Thomas Sowell’s trilogy exploring the formation and … Continue reading →

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Milton Friedman’s Free to Choose Proved Capitalism Is Superior to Socialism

Posted on October 26, 2020 by weblogbahamas

Forty years later, the libertarian Nobel laureate's PBS series is still winning hearts and minds. Nick Gillespie | 10.26.2020 "Milton Friedman's documentary series Free To Choose first aired on PBS 40 years ago. It was an unapologetic defense of why … Continue reading →

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Is politics a contest for government favours?

Posted on October 24, 2020 by weblogbahamas

From time to time, either a PLP Government or an FNM Government have actually reduced taxes, usually to comply with some WTO requirement or the other. Of course the opposition party at the time, accuses the Governing Party of Special … Continue reading →

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Human Action: The Movie Is Here!

Posted on October 11, 2020 by weblogbahamas

A new 90-minute documentary showcases the greatness of the economist Ludwig von Mises to the world. by Lawrence W. Reed Read the original post at FEE.org here… Have you ever checked to see which famous people you share a birthday … Continue reading →

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Leonard Read, the Man

Posted on September 27, 2020 by weblogbahamas

He saw every opponent as a potential ally, never an incorrigible enemy. This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. The fullest appreciation of Leonard Read’s “I, Pencil” derives from this understanding: The gentle, persuasive, and irresistible … Continue reading →

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In my opinion: How will we get this virus under control?

Posted on August 30, 2020 by weblogbahamas

ONLY the people can get this virus under control . The Government can only keep driving home the five (5) steps using radio and TV . AGREE 100%:   THE FIVE (5) DO / RULES / STEPS to life during this … Continue reading →

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Cashless bank branches?

Posted on August 29, 2020 by weblogbahamas

Sir, I write in a personal capacity when I wonder who is the cretin who had decreed that bank branches, in the Bahamas, will go cashless.  I will further add that I am a retired banker and started my banking … Continue reading →

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Discussion Paper on Bahamianisation and Economic Growth from 2003

Posted on August 8, 2020 by weblogbahamas

This document is an independent discussion paper drafted for The Bahamas Financial Services Consultative Forum. The goal was to marshal ideas and stimulate debate with a view to developing effective policy proposals for the government. The original paper was prepared … Continue reading →

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Government Intervention and the Unintended Consequences

Posted on August 5, 2020 by weblogbahamas

Speech on behalf of The Nassau Institute to The Rotary Club of East Nassau by Rick Lowe, then Vice President and Treasurer of The Nassau Institute on Friday, May 8, 2009. Has much changed? Closing paragraphs: So while the suggestions … Continue reading →

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Post office still in the dark ages

Posted on July 29, 2020 by weblogbahamas

Sir, With recent reported comments from Scotiabank Bahamas concerning a number of that bank’s branches becoming cashless, would somebody please mention this to the Postmaster General in order that the Postmaster might be able to arrange for the Post Office … Continue reading →

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