Death of a Nation: East Timor

 
February 4th, 2010

“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” – George Orwell

Don’t miss this frightening documentary!

The Great Keynes Vs. Hayek Battle!

 
January 26th, 2010

Yo! Check this sh+++ out, my econ-homeys! The battle of the century!

“Fear the Boom and Bust” – a Hayek vs. Keynes Rap Anthem

(Here is the story behind it)

Why did so many have to die in Haiti?

 
January 24th, 2010

I believe, there are three main reasons for this terrible tragedy: Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world. Haiti is a very undemocratic country. And, well… there was an earthquake of major proportions.

Why do I believe that? Because it is common sense – and because of this impressive scientific study, which shows that there are far fewer deaths from natural disasters in rich and democratic societies:

Democracy, GDP and Natural Disasters -
Gregory E. van der Vink and co-authors

The Moral and Economic Case for Open Borders

 
January 15th, 2010

Most people believe that only lunatic lefties are in favour of free migration. Unfortunately, they are very close to the truth. I wish that more moderates, liberals, conservatives and libertarians would speak up against all barriers to immigration. A crazy idea?

Watch or listen to this wonderful speech by British economist Nigel Harris, author of Thinking the Unthinkable – The Immigration Myth Exposed, at  Gresham College:

Refugees, economic migration and the future of the world economy

Internet Censorship in Iran

 
December 31st, 2009

In this short video experts from Freedom House explain how the Iranian theocracy is trying to censor the Internet – and what dissidents can do about it. If you know someone in Iran, this may be a help… Good luck!