Friday Night Video: Life Without Capitalism David Henderson By David Henderson, Oct 19 2012 SHARE POST: The Fund for American Studies put out this excellent 6-minute video. Posted with permission.
Oct 20 2012 Public Choice Theory Why I Love the Electoral College Garett Jones There's some evidence that democracy itself makes people happier, but largely I see democracy as a means to an end. One among those ends is "reducing social conflict." The electoral college, set forth in the U.S. Constitution, is a great tool for reducing social conflict across regions of the United States.... 30 Read More
Oct 20 2012 Behavioral Economics Two Verdicts on Two Replies to Two Replies Bryan Caplan 1. Garett and Me on EvilMy reply to Garett:I'd be much more impressed by an experiment showing that subjects spontaneously try to hurt others. Suppose you tell them they can pay some money in order to change others' endowments. Start with an example where one player pays money to increase others' endowmen... 15 Read More
Oct 19 2012 Economic Growth Friday Night Video: Life Without Capitalism David Henderson The Fund for American Studies put out this excellent 6-minute video. Posted with permission. 15 Read More