Christopher Baecker

Articles

04/15/2024 Mises Wire Christopher Baecker

The city of San Antonio’s Status on Poverty Report was released recently, and the response was predictable. “I just want . . . some sort of an action plan.” Council should “better direct” taxpayer...

Remember the Alamo! Moses Rose’s Last Stand

02/15/2023 Mises Wire Christopher Baecker

Ever since I can remember, there’s been a notable imbalance between the attention and credit given to the demand side of the economy compared to the supply side. I try to ensure that my students see...

Peace Sells, and I’m Buying

02/01/2023 Power & Market Christopher Baecker

We just concluded a national, state and county election season where crime and economic volatility were at the forefront. These issues are likely to occupy the minds of voters in municipal elections...

Media

The War on Poverty Makes Poverty Worse

05/12/2024 Christopher Baecker

Government officials like to claim they are doing something about reducing poverty. The trouble is, of course, that what they are doing makes things worse. Here on Income Tax Day, we recommend that next time, they should do nothing.

Remember the Alamo! Moses Rose’s Last Stand

02/28/2023 Christopher Baecker

In the name of "economic development," San Antonio's government is seeking to seize a thriving business near the Alamo.

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