Cronyism and Corporatism

What's a telltale sign of economic illiteracy? I'm starting to believe the worst is the claim that markets lead to monopoly and the accumulation of wealth in a few hands.

Twenty years ago, it looked like Chile was well on its way to joining the world's small club of developed countries. But this path looks less and less likely as Chile abandons its commitment to freedom and markets.

Governments that redistribute wealth and regulate our daily lives are inherently corrupt. We cheapen the word "corruption" when we reserve it for just a few politicians who break the arbitrary rules.

Governments that redistribute wealth and regulate our daily lives are inherently corrupt. We cheapen the word "corruption" when we reserve it for just a few politicians who break the arbitrary rules.

In recent decades, active generals and retired generals have grown into a group of politically influential technocrats who are regularly feted in the media as incorruptible experts.

Dr. Damian Carabello discusses the depths insurance companies go to make sure they end up on top.

Europe's path to long-term stagnation should serve as a reminder for the United States, again, of why it is not advisable to follow the eurozone policies. The results are invariably disastrous.

There are two kinds of inequality. One develops as societies innovate and become more productive. The other kind results from government corruption and intervention.

There are two kinds of inequality. One develops as societies innovate and become more productive. The other kind results from government corruption and intervention.

Kodak's newly announced $765 million loan is just another case of DC picking winners and losers.