As part of my 2017 series on the tragic history of communism, I wrote a column about the bizarre affection on the left for Che Guevara. Why is it bizarre? Well, watch this video. I hardly need to add anything. Che Guevara was a reprehensible human being. So the rest of this column will recycle […]
The Morally Bankrupt Death Cult of Che Guevara, Part II
The Morally Bankrupt Death Cult of Che Guevara, Part II
01 Nov 2026 Leave a comment
in development economics, growth disasters, liberalism, libertarianism, Marxist economics Tags: Cuba
A Libertarian Perspective on the 2026 Election
01 Nov 2026 Leave a comment
in libertarianism, politics - USA
Why we should vote “Democrat by Default” for federal offices – with a few rare exceptions. I build on a post by political philosopher Dan Shapiro.
A Libertarian Perspective on the 2026 Election
The Great Enrichment
01 Nov 2026 Leave a comment
in economic history, entrepreneurship Tags: creative destruction, The Great Enrichment
2018, Global Financial Crisis @ 10, Valerie Ramey, “What Have We Learned…
01 Nov 2026 Leave a comment
in budget deficits, business cycles, econometerics, economic history, fiscal policy, global financial crisis (GFC), great recession, history of economic thought, macroeconomics
The French Riots
31 Oct 2026 Leave a comment
in economics of crime, law and economics Tags: crime and punishment, France, law and order, regressive left
The French are revolting! France has once again become the scene of widespread civil unrest, with mass demonstrations degenerating into rioting, arson, looting and attacks on police. The disturbances, which began in September 2026 as protests over conditions in French schools, have expanded into a much broader expression of dissatisfaction with the government. Yet there […]
The French Riots
All About Tariffs
31 Oct 2026 Leave a comment
in applied price theory, economic history, history of economic thought, industrial organisation, international economics, politics - USA, Public Choice, rentseeking Tags: tarrifs
I have made no secret of me deep skepticism about President Trump’s tariff policies since he announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs in April 2025. My first-blink “Thoughts on the Trump Tariffs” from a few days after the announcement has held held up reasonably well, and I have posted follow-ups on the subject a number of…
All About Tariffs
Crime and Politics
31 Oct 2026 Leave a comment
in economics of crime, law and economics, Marxist economics, politics - New Zealand Tags: crime and punishment, criminal deterrence, law and order
One of the most persistent differences between the political left and right concerns their attitudes towards crime and punishment. Broadly speaking, the right tends to emphasise personal responsibility, deterrence and punishment, while the left is more inclined to emphasise the social causes of crime, rehabilitation and the circumstances of offenders. These are generalisations, of course, […]
Crime and Politics
The Law and Democrats Allegedly Recruiting Second “Dan Sullivan” to Run in Alaska Senate Race
31 Oct 2026 Leave a comment
Election law expert and UCLA Prof. Rick Hasen (Election Law Blog) has a post about this; an excerpt: Today’s New… The post The Law and Democrats Allegedly Recruiting Second “Dan Sullivan” to Run in Alaska Senate Race appeared first on Reason Magazine.
The Law and Democrats Allegedly Recruiting Second “Dan Sullivan” to Run in Alaska Senate Race
I like maps
31 Oct 2026 Leave a comment
in economic history, International law, politics - USA Tags: maps
Creating Voter Confusion About Candidates’ Names is Bad – But Exploiting Voter Ignorance About Policy Issues is a Much Bigger Problem
30 Oct 2026 Leave a comment
in economics of information, politics - USA, Public Choice
Democrats’ apparent effort to confuse Alaska voters about candidates’ names is reprehensible. But politicians’ routine lying and exploitation of ignorance about policy issues is much worse.
Creating Voter Confusion About Candidates’ Names is Bad – But Exploiting Voter Ignorance About Policy Issues is a Much Bigger Problem
Porsche and the Nazi Regime
30 Oct 2026 Leave a comment
in defence economics, transport economics, war and peace Tags: World War II
When people think of sports cars, Porsche often comes to mind. Its iconic design makes it instantly recognizable when spotted on the road. From 1962 to 1996, the Dutch police utilized Porsches for high-speed patrols, marking a significant chapter in the history of law enforcement vehicles. In the early 1960s, with no speed limits on […]
Porsche and the Nazi Regime
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