While awards are all about recognition, inspiration, and appreciation, sometimes they are not exactly what we expect them to be.
When Cash Is Not the Best Thank You
By avoiding repugnant transactions like selling foie gras or human organs, we are eliminating the benefits of the market.
A 2019 Update: The World’s Top and Bottom Laissez-Faire Countries
The Index of Economic Freedom is a handy source of data for judging whether or not a government has a laissez-faire philosophy.
How to Deal With (Airplane Seat) Recline Rage
To recline or not to recline an airplane seat is a problem for passengers and airlines because of pitch, profits, property rights, and your philosophy.
The Pizza War That Pepperoni Started
The chef that left New York’s Prince Street Pizza to start his own restaurant could find himself fighting a pizza war because of his pepperoni recipe.
When Pay-What-You-Want Does Not Quite Work Out
Unexpectedly, Panera’s pay-what-you-want cafes couldn’t bring together the normal lunch crowd and people who could not afford a meal.
Six Facts: What It’s Handy To Know About China
A look at U.S. China trade history reveals how the Chinese economy has changed and what a combination of command and the market can accomplish.
Why the Kilogram Had to Change
To become more accessible and accurate, a new kilogram has been developed that that is based on ideas rather than an object.
An Amazon Market in South America
Everywhere we read about Amazon markets. But today, it’s the real thing. Where are we going? To what you can buy in the Amazon Basin. From Jungle to Table Our story starts in an upscale restaurant in La Paz, Bolivia.…
Deciding If Walmart Can Do Eye Exams in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, voters will soon decide if eye care regulation should let retailers like Walmart and Costco give you eye exams and sell you eye glasses.