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Mass Democracy Fails in Iran
The protests about the election for president of Iran do not just indicate a problem with the vote count, but more deeply a problem with mass voting.
June 22, 2009
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
How to Really Slash Medical Costs
Just as taxes on wages and goods impose an excess burden on the economy, eating too much of animal products imposes an excess burden on your body, causing disease.
May 25, 2009
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
401(k) — Is it Really Your Money?
This tax shelter makes you wonder about the tax
May 18, 2009
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Humanity II
Humanity is in a civilization bubble, which can collapse just as did the ancient Maya, the Roman Empire, and the Russian Empire of the czars.
May 11, 2009
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Living means killing
if cruelty to animals is morally wrong, then it has to apply to all animals, not just those which are cute.
April 20, 2009
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Can competing groups find a way to share land?
Economics classes are turning to videos, including songs and stories, for lessons, so here is a script for a video on the margin of production.
April 8, 2009
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
The Government's War on Teenagers
Today’s teenage culture is a product of mass society, compulsory schooling, and the government dominance of education.
March 30, 2009
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Let's Put the Unemployed to Work!
During this recession, the government should pay unemployed workers to work in projects such as public safety, litter clean up, and construction.
March 9, 2009
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
A City Ordinance Against Being Annoying
Two cities in Michigan allow police to cite citizens for annoying behavior
February 23, 2009
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
The Government's War Against Healthy Food
The Federal Trade Commission has tried to block a merger between Whole Foods and Wild Oats, claiming it would give Whole Foods too much market power.
January 5, 2009
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
The Threat of an Electromagnetic Bomb
With all the various threats to our technology and way of life, mutual tolerance is the only defense
December 1, 2008
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Liberalism Ascending
New Jersey's December 2007 abolition of the death penalty is a remarkable signal that the political pendulum is swinging toward liberalism
December 1, 2008
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Creation and Confiscation of Currency
On November 14, 2007. FBI agents took two tons of Ron Paul medallions along with gold, silver, and the company’s records
December 1, 2008
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
How Ron Paul could Win the Presidency in 2008
Ron Paul could win the Republican primary election for president and then the general election in 2008 if he adopts a winning policy for the environment
December 1, 2008
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
How the Republican Party can be Resurrected
The Democrats promise change, but the changes will be minor alterations within the statist status quo
November 1, 2008
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Experience and the Presidency
The plain truth is that nobody really has the experience needed to be the president of the USA
August 1, 2008
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Marching Through Georgia
A song about the Russian invasion of neighboring Georgia
August 1, 2008
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
The Truce and the Noose
The six-month truce between the Israeli government and the Hamas chiefs in Gaza offers opportunities which if not fulfilled could lead to greater dangers.
July 1, 2008
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Politicians take care of their own
California Grants Privileges to Government Personae
June 1, 2008
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
Must We Subsidize Genetic Flaws?
When parents create a child who will have medical costs because of genetic flaws, they should bear the costs, as they willingly took on the risk.
May 1, 2008
Fred Foldvary, Ph.D.
Economist
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