economics Archives - The Libertarian Republic

The 7 Most Important Factors for Getting Rich 0
- Economics of Liberty, Free Style, Front Page
- January 10, 2020
Some people believe that becoming rich is a question of luck. I disagree. Whether chance presents you with a good opportunity or not is not the key question. Rather: – Do you actually recognize the opportunity in front of you? Or do you fail to appreciate it for what it is? As the Swiss author
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I, Coffee: Why You Should Thank 1,000 People for Your Cup of Morning Joe 0
- Economics of Liberty, Front Page, Opinions
- January 6, 2020
Your morning cup of coffee, A.J. Jacobs wants you to know, is a miracle of human cooperation. Jacobs writes in his book, Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey, “This marvel I see before me is the result of thousands of human beings collaborating across dozens of countries.” Jacobs continues: It took the combined labor of
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Economics In One Lesson [Review]~ 2020’s First Sundays With Steffi!0
- Economics of Liberty, Free Style, Front Page, REVIEW
- January 5, 2020
Happy Sunday, Liberty Lovers! Happy New Year! We’ve officially survived one more year of big government tyranny. Yay us? The New Year is a time for reflection and resolutions! My New Year’s Resolution in 2019 was to read more liberty books. I ended up reading 12 books total, starting with Human Action by Ludwig von
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15 Economic, Historical, and Health Facts about Bacon 0
- Free Style, Front Page, Pop Culture
- January 4, 2020
Many may not realize that thousands of Americans annually celebrate National Bacon Day every December 30. Honoring a breakfast staple with a day of observance might seem odd, but bacon is not your typical food. The tasty snack has become a cultural obsession and a fixture of American pop culture. Who can forget eight-year-old King
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This Comic Book’s Persuasive Case for Open Borders 0
- Economics of Liberty, Front Page, Opinions
- December 29, 2019
Economists tend to prefer trade to charity. Charity is fickle because it relies on the transient benevolence of donors or politicians. Charity is best thought of as a tourniquet: a valuable option in a pinch but not a long-term solution. To some, charity is even demeaning because it conveys a sense of helpless incompetence. Charity
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How Adam Smith Showed We Can Do Good By Doing Well 0
- Economics of Liberty, Front Page, Opinions
- December 24, 2019
Among economists’ insights over the last almost 250 years, one of the keenest is that one can do good while doing well. The idea traces to Adam Smith. It means capitalists’/entrepreneurs’ pursuit of profit can have favorable consequences for the community at large—and not just for capitalists and entrepreneurs. It applies equally to landowners and
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