Does America Ban Immigration? – The Land of the Free Isn’t, For Most People –...
David Bier August 3, 2015 ****************************** The United States has a de facto ban on immigration. We can debate about whether this prohibition is necessary, but its existence is...
View ArticleEconomic Growth Slashed Global Poverty to Historically Unprecedented Level –...
Marian L. Tupy October 6, 2015 ****************************** According to the World Bank, for the first time in human history, “less than 10 percent of the world’s population will be living in...
View ArticleVenezuela’s Bizarre System of Exchange Rates – Article by Emiliana...
Emiliana Disilvestro & David Howden ****************************** Venezuela is currently going through its worst crisis in history, replete with an endless list of interesting problems. Foremost...
View ArticleWhat Are Your Odds of Making It to the 1%? – Article by Chelsea German
Chelsea German ****************************** They’re better than you think Your odds of “making it to the top” might be better than you think, although it’s tough to stay on top once you get there....
View ArticleThe Good Old Days of Poverty and Filth – Article by Sarah Skwire
Sarah Skwire ****************************** A Cultural Historian Decries Profit and Progress Standing in a luxury hotel, cultural historian Luc Sante daydreams about the good old days of homeless...
View Article“Inferno” and the Overpopulation Myth – Article by Jonathan Newman
Jonathan Newman ****************************** Inferno is a great thriller, featuring Tom Hanks reprising his role as Professor Robert Langdon. The previous movie adaptations of Dan Brown’s books...
View ArticleMalthus Predicted Penury on the Eve of Plenty – Article by Richard M. Ebeling
Richard M. Ebeling ****************************** Those of us fortunate enough to have been born in the so-called Western World (Europe and North America) rarely appreciate the historical uniqueness...
View ArticleThe Evidence Weighs in Favor of Immigration – Article by Luis Pablo de la Horra
Luis Pablo de la Horra ****************************** In a previous article, I analyzed the economics of immigration from a theoretical perspective. I concluded that economic theory clearly supports...
View ArticleThe World’s Poorest People Are Getting Richer Faster Than Anyone Else –...
Alexander Hammond October 29, 2017 ****************************** Last Tuesday marked the 25th anniversary of the United Nations’ International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The date...
View ArticleWhy California Cities Are Becoming Unlivable – Article by Andrew Berryhill
Andrew Berryhill ****************************** California has the highest poverty rate in the U.S. and is rated dead last in quality of life. In July, the mayor of San Francisco frankly stated that...
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