If we can’t end the Fed right away, that doesn’t mean we must be paralyzed. Joe Salerno discusses his hot SSRN paper on how to rein in the Fed in the short run. Have a listen! About the Guest Joseph T. Salerno is academic vice… Read More
Archives for April 2015
SHOCK: Opponent of Indiana Law Makes Inane Statement
“It’s sad and ironic that a nation founded by those fleeing religious persecution is now passing laws to discriminate against others based on religion,” says Philadelphia City Council candidate Sherrie Cohen . All right, let’s see: (1) Who was allowed to vote in 17th-century Massachusetts Bay? (2) What happened to Quakers who… Read More
Ep. 372 Religious Freedom, Freedom of Association, and That Indiana Law
Today I discuss the controversy surrounding Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Lesson: stand on principle in the first place, and then you won’t have to rely on convoluted laws later. Article Mentioned “ Is Indiana Protecting Discrimination? ” by Josh Blackman Related Episodes Ep. 82 : Walter Williams on Nullification, Secession, and… Read More
Ep. 371 Private Cities?
Alex Tabarrok discusses the case of India’s private city, and the challenges — and promise — of a private model of urbanization. About the Guest Alex Tabarrok holds the Bartley J. Madden Chair in Economics at the Mercatus Center and is a professor of economics… Read More