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Amid the waves of populism and protectionism sweeping across the American Right, capitalism has become a favorite target of many prominent conservatives, blamed for the decline of religion, the demise of the family, and the erosion of civil society. Whether the critiques come from politicians like...

In Democracy in America, Tocqueville famously discussed the propensity of Americans to form voluntary associations and engage in self-governance to overcome collective challenges. The “science of association” has proven to be important, especially when communities are confronted with crises like natural disasters. Not surprisingly, the...

(Don Boudreaux) TweetI am very pleased to have joined GMU Econ alum Anne Bradley in this 45-minute-long discussion of so-called “price gouging.” The discussion – which took place this past Thursday afternoon – was hosted by the Fund for American Studies. I thank TFAS’s Roger...