Taxation and the Welfare State: A Libertarian Critique Introduction: The welfare state, characterized by government-funded social programs like healthcare, education, and unemployment benefits, is often financed through taxation. This intersection…
The erosion of free speech, particularly in the digital sphere, has become a defining characteristic of the past decade. A chilling effect has descended upon public discourse, stemming not from…
Tyler Goodspeed, a distinguished US economist, delivered the Ralph Harris Memorial Lecture, offering a compelling analysis of the UK's stagnant economic growth. He identified four key factors of production –…
The Regulatory Burden: Hidden Taxes on Businesses and Individuals The regulatory burden refers to the costs associated with complying with government regulations. While regulations are often intended to protect public…
This case, In re Ex Parte Application of Kim, revolves around a request for discovery from Google under 28 U.S.C. § 1782. The applicant, Ms. Kim, a resident of South…
The Downfall of a Healthcare CEO and a Syrian Regime Change The Reason Roundup newsletter opens with the shocking arrest of Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former valedictorian and University of…
The 2025 Sound Money Index, a joint project of the Sound Money Defense League and Money Metals Exchange, provides a state-by-state assessment of policies related to precious metals, highlighting the…
Taxation as a Driver of Crony Capitalism: How Complex Tax Codes Fuel Unfair Advantages Introduction: Crony capitalism, a system where business success depends on close relationships between business owners and…
This case, Berens v. Yale New Haven Health Servs. Corp., revolves around a group of Yale New Haven Health employees challenging the organization's COVID-19 vaccination protocols. The employees, some of…
The Impact of Taxes on Income Inequality: A Libertarian Perspective Keywords: taxes, income inequality, libertarianism, free market, redistribution, economic freedom, progressive taxation, regressive taxation, government intervention, property rights Income inequality…