Common Sense Economics

November 20, 2018 – Brittany Hunter …… There might be a better way of preventing further devastation from these seasonal southern California fires, one that is centered on market solutions for protecting private property. Continue reading →

October 22, 2018 – Ryan McMaken …… Money spent on “luxuries” goes to support ordinary people who use profits from luxury goods to make a living and support their families. Continue reading →

August 8, 2018 – Craig Eyermann …… Private firms earn profits by satisfying their customers, thus avoiding bankruptcy. In contrast, government departments have no incentive to satisfy their ‘customers’ because their revenues (taxes) are guaranteed. Continue reading →

August 7, 2018 – Laurence Vance …… Those who object to what someone else does with their own body have the right to persuade that person to change his behavior. But they do NOT have the right to use the force of government to stop him from engaging in activities that do not violate anyone else’s rights. Continue reading →

July 14, 2018 – Jarrett Stepman …… The left is sleepless in Seattle, working overtime to squander years of economic success. Continue reading →

July 13, 2018 – Brittany Hunter …… Seattle City Council members would be wise to read Frédéric Bastiat’s essay, “What Is Seen and What Is Not Seen.” Continue reading →

June 4, 2018 – Ryan Khurana …… Transitioning to a world in which different skills are valued might be difficult, but in the long run, everybody benefits. Continue reading →

May 11, 2018 – Ryan McMaken …… It is a myth that “we don’t make things in America anymore.” Thanks to automation, we simply need fewer people to make more stuff. Continue reading →