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Post-Bureaucratic Capitalism Is Here: 12 Characteristics Of Innovative Organizational Forms Emerging In The New Management World.

December 31, 2018

These firms are run as networks or ecosystems, rather than top-down command-and-control models. They tolerate and even encourage significant “organizational messiness.” Values and culture are key features that help maintain consistency and coherence.

Entrepreneurial Initiative Beats Corporate Innovation Process Yet Again. When Will They Ever Learn?

December 30, 2018

The future of innovation lies squarely in the initiatives of the independent, interconnected entrepreneur. As new technologies like A.I. and global idea exchange platforms augment individual capacity, the trend towards individually ideated innovation will accelerate.

The Nation’s Youth Are Leaning Towards Socialism. Financial Professionals Are Forecasting Its Devastating Economic Damage.

December 27, 2018

The socialist program for the U.S. would make shortages, or otherwise degrade quality, of whatever product or service is put under a public monopoly. The pace of innovation would slow, and living standards generally would be lower. These are the opportunity costs of socialism from a modern American perspective.

The Diminuitive Russian Emigre Who is America’s Greatest Defender

December 24, 2018

Ayn Rand is one of the most admired and reviled characters in 20th century literature. Her magnum opus novel, Atlas Shrugged was panned by conservatives and progressives alike, yet it had something for everyone. A strong female lead character, a pollution free motor, heroic characters, good and evil, a love story, and a thriller. It was a manifesto for Man's right to life, liberty and property - capitalism. A modern epic tale of America's Declaration of Independence, a prophecy of a dystopian future, and the recipe to avoid what actually happened to her native Russia.

To Invest With Confidence In Turbulent Markets, Ignore The Experts With No Skin In Your Game.

December 24, 2018

In the wake of recent sell-off in US and global stock markets there is no shortage of economists and financial analysts with opinions about what happened, why it happened, and what's going to happen. None of them have any personal stake in the financial well-being of their audience, and many exist only to add to the confusion. To have confidence as investor, understanding the nature of markets is essential.

Where Will The Next Crash Begin? Smart Europeans Suggest Italy Is A Good (Or Bad?) Bet.

December 22, 2018

The European project, the common currency and the Brussels bureaucracy will definitely not be able to sustain the blow of another exit, especially if it’s Italy that decides to leave.

Farm Bill Socialism: Tax Food Buyers In Order To Subsidize Rich Farmers And Their Relatives.

December 21, 2018

In our increasingly socialized farm economy, nearly everyone is too big to fail. Which means the rest of us pay. The Farm Bill has that golden seal of congressional approval: It was "bipartisan." All that means is both sides found ways to blatantly rip off taxpayers.

What Is Economic Growth? It’s The Increasing Capacity To Satisfy People’s Wants, Whatever They Are.

December 20, 2018

Get rid of politically created and reinforced privilege and allow economic processes to readjust to reality: to target production of wellbeing instead of favors and influence. This will not do away with inequality as such, but will significantly decrease it.

The Relentless Innovator in Childhood Education Who Inspires Teachers Worldwide

December 19, 2018

"The most important period of life is from birth to age six." This quote from Maria Montessori underscores how essential it is for a young child to have engaged parents who live a life of reason, purpose, and pride. Our government schools and public universities are graduating too many future parents who have never heard of this, and eventually rely on these same schools to also act as parents. It has been going on for 50 years. It has to end.

California Consumers Narrowly Escape State’s Proposed Tax on Text Messaging

December 18, 2018

Unfortunately, California serves as a prime example that the government will literally try to tax anything it can, no matter how ridiculous it may be.

How Innovation Made Air Travel Safer and More Affordable for Consumers

December 17, 2018

While it is easy to get agitated at current flight costs, especially when trying to book a flight to a popular destination during peak travel times, the price of airline tickets today is significantly lower than compared to the mid-century.

This Entrepreneur Is Using the Market to Lower Recidivism Rates.

December 15, 2018

Starting and running a successful business has helped Dave Dahl rebuild his own life. And by creating value in the marketplace, he has also extended that opportunity to others in need of a second chance.

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Raushan Gross: Socialism Cannot Work, Not Even in an AI-Driven Economy

The Right to Repair: Shouldn’t Americans Have the Right to Fix Their Own Stuff?