Economics

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Posts on economics

Economics

Let’s Throw Out “Capitalism”?

It’s probably no stretch for me to say that I share a common frustration with other libertarians when I hear …

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Economics

The Significance of the Austrian School and Ludwig von Mises

This is the first essay in LibertarianChristians.com series “Essentials of Austrian Economics.” Throughout this series, we will explore important economic …

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Economics

From God or the Sword

This article is by libertarian luminary Frank Chodorov, excerpted from chapter two of The Rise and Fall of Society. Is …

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Economics

The Freedom Nobody Wants

This essay is by Reverend Edmund Opitz, author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not …

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Truly He Taught Us to Love One Another
Christian Worldview

Christ and Compassion

Lawrence Reed (president of the Foundation for Economic Education) speaks of compassion and the State in a new article in …

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Economics

Liberals, Conservatives, and the Welfare State

Ronald Sider is a liberal. Paul Ryan is a conservative. But don’t let the labels fool you; they are more …

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Economics

Two Views of Libertarianism

There exists much confusion in the political sphere about libertarianism. Conservatives often mischaracterize it as discounting human nature and disdaining …

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Economics

Private Charity Isn’t Enough

Originally posted at the Values & Capitalism Blog. “The idea that churches can tackle national poverty, take care of those …

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Economics

How will education be handled in a free market?

G.T. asks a great question on the Christian Libertarian FAQ: It’s one thing for adults to be left to make …

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Economics

Should Christians Support Gambling Laws?

There is no disputing the fact that gambling can be addictive and financially ruinous. In some cases, compulsive gamblers might …

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Economics

Who should support the disabled?

This article originally was published at the Future of Freedom Foundation on December 26, 2012. Some of the most terrifying …

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Economics

The Magic of the Free Market: Pencils

Check out this amazing short film by the Competitive Enterprise Institute based on “I, Pencil” by Leonard Read: The free …

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Economics

The War on Private Property

Do you want to live in an authoritarian society? Do you desire an intrusive government? Do you wish for a …

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Economics

The War on Poverty: A Critical View

By Edmund Opitz, author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not Enemies. This essay was …

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Christian Worldview

Stubborn Facts and Hard Heads

By Edmund Opitz, author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not Enemies. This essay was …

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Economics

Painting Government Into a Corner

By Edmund Opitz, author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not Enemies. This essay was …

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Christian Worldview

Bob Murphy on Christians and Anarchism

When Bob Murphy isn’t posing as a Progressive interviewer of allegedly neo-confederate authors, he’s busy writing his own books and articles. Murphy, a …

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Economics

Adam Smith and the Invisible Hand

By Edmund Opitz, author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not Enemies. This article originally …

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Culture

Thinking About Economics: It’s more than just money.

By Edmund Opitz, author of The Libertarian Theology of Freedom and Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not Enemies. This article originally …

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Economics

Key Elements to a Successful Federal Budget

Yet another federal budget charade is now in progress. This time for fiscal year 2013, which begins on October 1, …

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Economics

Budgeting Leviathan

The U.S. government is the largest and most powerful government in the history of the world. But that stature comes …

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Economics

Our Marxist Tax Code

Originally published at The New American on April 10, 2012. Tax season is winding down once again, but the progressivity …

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Economics

Statist Baggage on the Airlines

First it was the TSA; now it’s the airlines. In addition to getting their bodies squeezed by the TSA, airline …

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Economics

Everyone Should Use LSD

The character Flik in the movie A Bug’s Life was always on the lookout for an invention that would improve the …

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Economics

Ron Paul’s Plan to Restore America

Monday afternoon marked the release of Ron Paul’s “Restore America Now” economic plan and federal budget, and it is impressive. …

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