Category Archives: Economics

Real Life Rearden Metal?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Andrew Kaluza

In Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand forewarned that the ever-growing mindset placing society over the individual is destructive to economic creativity.  Hank Rearden, one of Rand’s central characters, is a self-made entrepreneur.  He invents Rearden Metal which is an alloy stronger, … Continue reading →

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When “Raising the Roof” Goes Wrong

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Casey Given

The following is an op-ed I wrote for The Daily Californian, UC Berkeley’s student newspaper, that was published on June 6th, 2011: For the past few months, Secretary of the Treasury, Timothy Geithner, has been warning Congress about the country’s imminent … Continue reading →

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Bastiat’s Legacy Essay Contest Deadline Dec. 1

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Clark Ruper

The deadline for the Students For Liberty Bastiat’s Legacy Essay Contest is December 1st at 11:59pm Eastern Time . That means you have two days left to complete and submit your entries to be in the running for the $2,000 … Continue reading →

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How To Succeed In Business: Really Try

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Brandon Wasicsko

In a recent op-ed for Forbes.com, Ayn Rand Institute Executive Director, Yaron Brook and Analyst Don Watkins debunk the common myth that businesses succeed at the expense of consumers and expose the secret to succeeding in the business world: Lie, … Continue reading →

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A Case for a Free Market of Ideas and Traditions

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Liya Palagashvili

Three weeks ago, I had the opportunity to represent the libertarian perspective in the Libertarianism v Conservatism debate at the Cato Institute.  I had originally written a speech supporting libertarianism through an economic point of view, but as the debate … Continue reading →

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Watch Out For Those Dangerous Monks!

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Liya Palagashvili

Louisiana has decided that monks do not have a right to make an earnest living.  Today, the monks of Saint Joseph Abbey are considered criminals for simply selling caskets; a practice they have been engaged in for over a hundred … Continue reading →

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Tired of Meddling Government? Sink Or Swim! — A Seasteading Business Model Contest Open to Young Entrepreneurs

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Irena Schneider

Calling all bright entrepreneurs with a knack for business! The Seasteading Institute is launching a contest that will allow you to create a plan to settle a new horizon – literally – in the ocean. Entrants in the contest must … Continue reading →

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FDR’s Depression Policies: Good Deal or Raw Deal?

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Brandon Wasicsko

At FreedomFest, Lawrence W. Reed, president of the Foundation of Economic Education and SFL Board of Advisors member, debated University of Nevada-Las Vegas economist Bernard Malamud on the subject of The Great Depression and FDR’s New Deal. After professor Malmud’s … Continue reading →

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SFL Campus Coordinator Gives Opinion on a Controversial G20 Summit

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Kelly Jemison

The G20 summit recently held in Toronto, Canada has gained much press due to the clashes between protesters and police. However, SFL Campus Coordinator Clint Townsend of the University of North Texas delves into the deeper issues under discussion by … Continue reading →

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Lessons From History We Dare Not Ignore

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Alexander McCobin

Northwood University recently held its 31st annual Freedom Seminar, which is just what it sounds like: a 3 day seminar that covers all issues related to liberty including history, economics, politics, and everything in between.  The Freedom Seminar was begun … Continue reading →

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