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Liberal Heritage and ‘Political Philosophy: The Basics’

  Political Philosophy: The Basics, authored by Bas van der Vossen and released in October 2024 by Routledge, serves as a clear introduction to the fundamental questions of political philosophy and the reasoning that underpins them. This concise work is organized into six chapters (seven...

Professor of War Warns Many European Countries Are in a ‘Pre-Civil-War’ State

  A leading expert on conflict has raised alarm bells, suggesting that numerous European nations are on the brink of civil war—possibly already beyond the point of no return. David Betz, a Professor of War in the Modern World at King’s College London, indicates that research...

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Chaos Kills Coordination

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How Economics Ruined the World — And How We Can Break Free from “Ricardo’s Dream”

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French Economy in Crisis Amidst Political Turmoil

The economic landscape in France has taken a troubling turn as the nation approaches...

South Korea’s Economic Growth Stalls in Q4 Amid Political Crisis Threatening 2025 Forecast

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South Korea’s Political Crisis: A Drag on Economic Growth

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‘Too Big to Care’ and the Illusion of Choice

By Charles Hugh Smith In a functional economy with real competition and transparency, every one...

Friedman’s Free Lunch: Business Taxes Impact Everyone’s Wallet

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Amazon Workers Hit the Pause Button on Packages with Nationwide Strike in the US Amid Holiday Rush

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Circular and Degrowth Economics

We know things are about to change, but do we fully comprehend what is...

Incentives Matter! However, Economics Can’t View Humans as Robots

Understanding Incentives: The Intersection of Economics and Human Action In the realm of economics, the...

How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?

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