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What Free Market?

From the beginning, most commentators agreed that this recession was caused by a failure of the free market. But an…

Mr. Mackey on ObamaCare and Freedom

Supporters of President Obama's plans for healthcare "reform" have pledged to boycott the grocery chain Whole Foods.  They are in…

Lowering the Poverty Level to Reduce Poverty

What do liberal New York Times' contributors do when the percentage of GDP consumed by ever-increasing government spending grows too…

Help Wanted: “Difference” a Plus

Corporate America was once criticized for its alleged culture of conformity and tacit support of "glass ceilings" preventing minority advancement. …

The Cost of Being Too Good

At a time when many companies are struggling to stay profitable, the world’s largest computer processor manufacturer recorded a net…

Capitalism In Crisis?

Capitalism is in crisis, claims Richard Posner on the pages of the Wall Street Journal today. This crisis happened, he…

A Hero Speaks Up for Hedge Funds

In the past months, Washington has used its pull over and over to force businessmen to buy into its programs.…

Thug Rule in Washington

Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis has sparked controversy in his recent testimony to regulators. Lewis has revealed that he…

Broken Windows, Broken Principles

In spending its way to economic recovery, the government boldly casts principles aside Many Americans have experienced the adverse consequences…

AIG Witch Hunt

The continuing AIG controversy is a textbook example of blaming the market for the sins of government. Rather than allowing…