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Halfway Point: Suggested Readings to Accompany the Road to Serfdom

November 14, 2017

A brief list of helpful readings to guide you through the first half of F.A. Hayek's economic classic, The Road to Serfdom.

Hurricane Season and the Broken Window Fallacy

November 12, 2017

In the wake of natural disasters, mainstream economists love to perpetuate the myth that unnecessary destruction is somehow good for the national economy.

Regulations Harms and Voluntary Exchange Repairs

November 10, 2017

In the American workforce, over 30 percent of jobs require an occupational license before an individual can legally earn a living.

Individuals Should Be in Control of Their Own Economic Fates

November 10, 2017

What socialists forget is that the free market is the only vessel from which equal access to our ambitions can be achieved without force.

The Entrepreneurial Individual’s Checklist

November 9, 2017

The entrepreneurial individual is the one best equipped to navigate a pathway through the changing world of work, revenue streams and economic opportunities. Follow these guideposts.

There is No Political Freedom Without Economic Freedom

November 8, 2017

But once economic control has been seized by the government, the stripping of our individual rights will soon follow. Venezuela is a perfect example.

Licensing Boards Are Inhibiting Free Competition in the Market

November 8, 2017

North Carolina resident, Jasna Bukvic-Bhayani wanted to open a cosmetology school. But the state shut her down before she could even begin.

Even Hollywood Celebrities Encounter Government Red Tape

November 6, 2017

When this famous Hollywood actor attempted to open his own whiskey distillery, he was met by a maze of government red tape.

Hayek and the Lasting Importance of the Rule of Law

November 6, 2017

Governments will always violate the rule of law, so it is important that as individuals we remember to keep them accountable as much as is humanly possible.

Automation Does Not Justify A Universal Basic Income

November 4, 2017

Even though the fear of machinery has recurred throughout history, the reality has never seemed to turn out the way the scaremongers claimed it would.

How One Millennial Fought Back Against Red Tape

November 4, 2017

When it comes to innovative Millennials trying to start new businesses, government regulations are keeping these entrepreneurs from getting ahead.

Individualism Is Win-Win. All The Other Theories Are Zero Sum.

November 2, 2017

Individualism wants everyone to be free and equally equipped at the beginning, in order to try their best, each in their own way. The market - the voluntary decisions of individuals to exchange goods and services in a win-win exchange - delivers a verdict on which efforts are worthy of reward by customer acceptance. Professor McCloskey calls the outcome of the process "trade-tested betterment".

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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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?