Johnny Appleseed: Land Speculator, Alcohol Dealer, Capitalist
Johnny Appleseed is a man truly deserving to be considered an American hero, but he should also be remembered as a hero of American capitalism.
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Maine Is Nullifying Federal Regulations that Cripple Local Farmers
Getting out from under Federal regulations can mean the difference between keeping the family farm, and having to sell out.
Entrepreneurial Discovery: Who Needs It?
Is Israel Kirzner’s explanation of the market process correct and, if so, is it useful?
A Mixed Hero: A Libertarian Reassessment of Elon Musk
The fact that the state hands out money to entrepreneurs like Elon Musk is a problem that is best solved by focusing our ire not on people like Musk — but on the state itself.
Las Vegas: An Austrian View of Land Prices
Is buying land a good idea? It's a lot more complicated than simply declaring "buy land, they aren't making it anymore."
The Eye-Care Industry Wants Big Government to Crush the Competition
In a typical case of an industry using government to fight the competition, the American Optometric Assoc. wants a monopoly in the eyecare industry.
Entrepreneurship’s Split-Personality Problem
Practice and theory are often seen as being distinct and in conflict with each other. But, hands-on entrepreneurs can learn a lot from economic theory.
How Governments Outlaw Affordable Housing
In many places, rent growth means more housing is badly needed. Unfortunately, local governments are working hard to limit the supply of housing.
Rent Control Makes for Good Politics and Bad Economics
Politicians see that rent control is an easy way to buy some votes from many voters. Sadly, the policy only ends up hurting renters in the long run.
