Published inLearn Liberty BlogCongestion tax in Manhattan: Readers speak! | Professor Michael MungerLast month, I wrote a post that asked whether Manhattan should tax ride-shares, tax all vehicles, do something else, or do nothing at all…Mar 9, 2018Mar 9, 2018
Published inLearn Liberty BlogLearn Liberty Turns 7Since our inaugural videos in 2011, Learn Liberty has sought to advance the ideas of classical liberalism with the help of the scholars and…Feb 11, 2018Feb 11, 2018
Published inLearn Liberty BlogThe organic industry is a case study in rent-seeking. | Henry MillerAdam Smith, the 18th century economist and philosopher, offered good insights into human nature as well as economics. “People of the same…Feb 5, 2018Feb 5, 2018
Published inLearn Liberty BlogFree trade lets us turn corn into cars. | Professor Brian CaplanPeople often see international trade and immigration as a way that foreigners take advantage of us, but economists, whether they’re liberal…Jan 25, 20182Jan 25, 20182
Published inLearn Liberty BlogThe Sweet Cakes case: Let the market give discrimination its just desserts. | Professor Ninos MalekAnybody who refers to the United States as a free enterprise, free market, or capitalist economy is wrong.Jan 18, 20181Jan 18, 20181
Published inLearn Liberty BlogDoes Manhattan need a congestion tax on Uber? | Professor Michael MungerI carpool with a friend; one day, he called to say his car had broken down, and asked if I could pick him up. That was a busy day for me…Jan 10, 2018Jan 10, 2018
Published inLearn Liberty BlogWhat’s wrong with making money? | Professor Ninos MalekSocial justice advocates argue that it is “society’s” duty to eliminate pain and inequality wherever and whenever it exists. What is…Jan 5, 20182Jan 5, 20182
Published inLearn Liberty BlogThe politics of “The Last Jedi” | Professor Ilya SominThe Last Jedi — the latest installment in the Star Wars series — premiered to mixed reactions from critics and fans last weekend. The film…Jan 4, 20181Jan 4, 20181
Published inLearn Liberty BlogTear down those statues | Professor Michael MungerI have tried to avoid saying much about the “Confederate statues” kerfuffle. That’s partly because the issue is more complicated than it’s…Jan 3, 20181Jan 3, 20181
Published inLearn Liberty BlogHow the government ruined health care for those who need it most | Professor Howard BaetjerIf you develop an expensive chronic illness, you might think the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will protect you. Instead, you’re likely to end…Jan 2, 20183Jan 2, 20183
