The Great Depression and the Austrian Business Cycle

To fully understand why the Great Depression began, and why it lasted so long, it is important to consider the many different factors that contributed to this economic downturn of historical proportions. In this first part of the series, we will focus on understanding the Austrian business cycle and the role it played in the crash of 1929.

It’s Time to Privatize the United States Postal Service

Governments love to think inside the box. In fact, they are almost incapable of operating in any other fashion. But this has led to major inefficiencies, which, in the case of the USPS, have become too expensive to ignore.

The Four Negative Developments That Are The Opponents Of Civilization.

We are losing the desire, the hunger, the sense of exploration and risk to make the world a better place. The energy comes from individual entrepreneurs, innovators, founders and researchers. The more we suppress such individualism, the more the decivilization process accelerates.

Nothing Can Be More Absurd Than This Whole Doctrine Of The Balance Of Trade.

The inflow of investment funds creates valuable assets, such as more machines, more factories, and increased research and development. This raises the productivity of labor (causing wages to rise), improves work conditions, and generates greater output. Americans’ standard of living increases.

Why Society Starts To Crumble When We Ignore Economics In Favor Of Politics.

America slowly but surely lost her sense of robust private ownership, the soul of a free society. It happened through the tax and regulatory state, jettisoning economic substantive due process, absurd readings of the Commerce Clause, and through the creation of wildly extra-constitutional administrative agencies.

The English Language Is the Product of Spontaneous Order

With such an abundance of words, the English language allows us the opportunity to better communicate our thoughts and feelings with others. Along those same lines, allowing for more options in a free and spontaneous marketplace allows consumers more options to better suit their personalized needs.

How Old Logic And New Math Help Us Discover The Nature of Things.

People study the nature of things to understand possibilities and manage risk. The currency of the scientist, economist, and entrepreneur is reality. Complex systems like cancer are being confronted with a new network of enemies armed with and old theorem.

When Occupational Licensing Is Used to Prohibit Private Acts of Charity

True market competition terrifies established industries that have gotten too comfortable in their specialized fields and now refuse to innovate. Occupational licensing rigs the game against hardworking individuals, who, as a result, are the ones who end up paying the highest price.  

College Isn’t For Everyone: One Young Woman’s Story

On paper, Raelee Nicholson would seem like the perfect candidate for a four-year college. Scoring in the 88th percentile on her college boards and receiving straight A’s in all of her honors courses, Nicholson is an excellent student. But as summer approaches and her years spent at her public high school in the south of Pittsburgh come to an end, Nicholson is not getting ready to start at a four-year university. In fact, she isn’t even planning on enrolling at a community college.

About The Center For Individualism

The Center for Individualism exists to revive individualism in America. We seek to be a catalyst for cultural change and a hub for all who aspire to live a self-reliant life. We produce content, curate resources, provide services, and facilitate relationships that empower people to achieve their personal and economic ambitions. Our purpose is to support individuals in building a better life for themselves – and in so doing, to build a better society for all.

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