The Economic Recessions of the Late 1970s and Early 1990s
The most characteristic feature of post-WWII business cycles is that they have originated in deliberately inflationary policies directed by central banks.
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What if Climate Warriors Put their Money Where Their Mouths Are?
The emergence of "catastrophe bonds" in recent decades suggests an interesting way that Climate Warriors could alleviate the presumed costs of climate change — assuming climate activists are willing to spend any of their own money on the problem.
The Development of Municipal Fire Departments in the United States
For many years in London, firefighting was provided privately by insurance companies. Oddly enough, the Americans rejected this model for the far-more-politicized fire department model we know today.
The Battle of Shiloh, Part 4: “Tell My Mother I Died Like A Soldier”
Chris Calton recounts the second and final day of the Battle of Shiloh, and the story of the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
Wilsonianism: The Legacy that Won’t Die
As Americans it behooves us to reassess the Wilsonian democratic legacy. More than an ephemeral aspect of our national past, it may be the fate that we have never escaped.
The Battle of Shiloh, Part 3: The Hornet’s Nest
Chris Calton details the intense fighting at The Battle of Shiloh, where thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers fought in a narrow portion of the battlefield nicknamed "The Hornet's Nest."
“Objective Journalism” Has Always Been a Myth
Objective reporting in journalism has always been based on a myth. Happily, the facade of objectivity is now breaking down.
The Battle of Shiloh, Part 2: The Furies of Hell
At the onset of the Battle of Shiloh, the Confederacy caught the Union by surprise. But what should have been a quick victory turned into a bloody battle of attrition.
Session: Remembering the Interwar Right
A 2019 AERC panel featuring Paul Gottfried, David Gordon, and Brion McClanahan.
What Did the Founders Mean by “Invasion”?
The US Constitution doesn't mention immigration regulation as a federal power. So some have tried to redefine immigration as "invasion." It's an unconvincing claim.
