Political Theory

More than a decade ago, some South American countries were moving to the left in an effort to create a new paradigm. Things have not gone well for them.

Trump claims to be more skeptical about foreign invasions. That is good. Unfortunately, he also wants to spend a lot more on the military.

Effective poverty relief becomes easier as workers become more productive. Fortunately, capitalism makes this possible.

No walls, no government databases, no biometric national ID cards. But not a penny in welfare for immigrants. It is really that simple.

If Paul Krugman took a more serious look at Europe, he would see that austerity policies really do produce a better economy.

Government attempts to end poaching of endangered species often create black markets and increase poaching, while doing little to preserve the species.

Leftists are upset that an elected legislative body has selected the new Brazilian president. It is "un-democratic" they say.

With a state in existence, ultimately, all private property becomes state property.

It has now become clear that in many ways the European Union is a cartel of high-tax governments.

In Brazil, street food is an important source of income for poor households. So why is the government always interfering in the street-food economy?