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Archive for January, 2010
The Great Keynes Vs. Hayek Battle!
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Posted in Michael Holmes | No Comments »
Why did so many have to die in Haiti?
Sunday, January 24th, 2010I 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
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The Moral and Economic Case for Open Borders
Friday, January 15th, 2010Most 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
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