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My Weekly Reading for June 22, 2025
by Michael Crow, Wall Street Journal, June 20, 2025 (electronic version) Excerpts: The recent actions taken by the…
Small government in Somalia – Econlib
It’s not uncommon to hear progressives scoff at the notion of a “libertarian paradise” in Somalia, a country…
Thoughts from Crushing Capitalism – Econlib
In my examination of Norbert J. Michel’s Crushing Capitalism, which I referenced yesterday, I regrettably overlooked two noteworthy…
The Resilient American Dream – Econlib
 The notion that the American dream has slipped beyond the reach of a significant portion of the…
Adam Smith, George Orwell, and Rules for Writing
In The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Adam Smith employs the craft of writing as a metaphor for moral…
Getting “Screwed” on Trade? – Econlib
Back in February, Donald Trump made a bold assertion that the European Union was established with the explicit…
June is Liberty Month – Econlib
Embrace the liberty trifecta, fittingly showcased on a platform backed by the Liberty Fund. Five years ago, I…
Political Violence in Minnesota and Elsewhere
Political violence is defined as violence driven by political motives. To clarify further, the distinction between political violence…
Basic Public-Choice Analysis of Attacking Iran
Public choice theory, grounded in methodological individualism, provides a valuable lens to examine a pressing question of our…
Lessons from Chinese history – Econlib
The Economist recently offered a compelling review of Johan Norberg's latest work, Peak Human. One particularly striking segment…
Teaching College Students About Money & Cryptocurrency
Introduction: This teaching note serves as a comprehensive guide for college instructors aiming to enlighten students about the…
Gates, Giving, and Government – Econlib
For years, Bill Gates has been a prominent figure in philanthropy through the Gates Foundation. Recently, he made…
The “Big Beautiful Bill” and the Wisdom of Friedman
President Trump has skillfully navigated Republican critiques of his “big, beautiful bill” by asserting that a vote against…
RFK Jr. Conducted a Pointless Vaccine Purge
The Wall Street Journal showcased a letter co-written by Charley Hooper and myself today (the print version will…
Mission accomplished? – Econlib
A recent Bloomberg article postulated that the Federal Reserve might consider proclaiming victory over inflation: While it may…