Why We Should (Freely) Give to the Poor this Christmas Season
“Jesus held that compassion is a wholesome value to possess, but I know of no passage anywhere in the New Testament that suggests it’s a value he would impose by …
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The Myth That the Rich Don’t Pay Their “Fair Share” of Taxes
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have led the charge to add many zeros to what some Americans should be given at others’ expense. As a result, they have doubled (or …
California’s War on Gig Work Falls Hardest on Women
Freelancers who love what they do can keep writing, explained John Ness, executive director of the Vox-owned website SB Nation, but they “need to understand they will not be paid for future contributions.” …
New to Economics? Here Are 5 Free eBooks to Get You Started
When you hear “economics,” you might think of complex charts and graphs presented by brainiacs in bow-ties. But that’s not all economics is. In fact, it starts with individual human …
The Little-Known History of the Wild West Is the Ultimate “Mandalorian” Easter Egg
This little sliver of vague historical accuracy is absolutely fascinating from a storytelling standpoint. Foundation for Economic EducationFEE’s mission is to inspire, educate, and connect future leaders with the economic, …
The 10 Worst State Laws Proposed and Passed in 2019
In one state, lawmakers are seeking to criminalize use of the “the b-word.” Those found guilty would face a $200 fine and up to six months in jail. Foundation for …
Sam Cooke’s “Rosa Parks Moment”
When asked if the restaurant would take their orders, a waitress replied, “Shut up and wait until I get to you.” Dionne Warwick responded that they could “take that order …
What Streaming Services Teach Us about Economics
Markets and free competition are beautiful because they allow individuals and companies to find new ways to satisfy customers. Foundation for Economic EducationFEE’s mission is to inspire, educate, and connect …
Why America’s Founders Didn’t Want a Democracy
In a new book, Randall Holcombe lays out the case for why “the Founders had no intention of designing a government that would respond to the will of the majority.” …
LinkedIn Says These Are the Top 10 Startups of 2019
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about having a dream. Everyone has a dream. Entrepreneurship is really about identifying what people want and need. Here’s a look at the top 10 on LinkedIn’s …