Public Square

The Road From Serfdom Marian L. Tupy 11/07/2009

Given the renewed interest in alternatives to capitalism, it is perhaps appropriate to recall the last time that socialism was tried with real gusto.

How Prosperous Are We? Roger Bate 11/03/2009

The Legatum Institute's Prosperity Index goes a long way toward addressing shortcomings in other measurements of people’s well-being around the world.

From Start-up to Stop: The Recession and Entrepreneurship Scott Shane 10/30/2009

I’ve taken a look at the data, and, I’m sad to report, the Great Recession has badly damaged the entrepreneurial sector of the U.S. economy.

The End of Giving Till It Hurts Leslie Lenkowsky 10/29/2009

Among Irving Kristol’s many accomplishments was the little-known role he played in transforming American philanthropy.

Are Liberals Smarter Than Conservatives? Jason Richwine 10/21/2009

What if we could know, scientifically, that one side has the edge in brainpower? Should that change how we think about political issues?

Greed Is Not Good, and It’s Not Capitalism Jay W. Richards 10/15/2009

Capitalism doesn’t need greed. What capitalism does need is human creativity and initiative.

Green Revolution in the Balance Jon Entine 10/03/2009

A battle is developing over food security and research into bio-engineered crops is in the crosshairs.

Our Uncrowded Planet Ronald Bailey 10/01/2009

Imminent doom has been declared again. But don’t worry, neo-Malthusian predictions of overpopulation are wrong.

An Immigration Tipping Point? Michael Barone 09/29/2009

The U.S. Census Bureau’s recent announcement on the nation’s foreign-born percentage of the population may prove a landmark in American demographic history.

The Practical Liberal Christopher DeMuth 09/22/2009

Much has been made of Irving Kristol’s maestroship of an intellectual movement that enlarged and transformed American conservatism. Interestingly, his exertions had no comparable or even discernable influence on American liberalism.