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Why Market “Failure” Should Be Welcomed and Celebrated

October 15, 2017

Market failure should never be viewed as a sign to give up and throw in the towel. Instead, it should be welcomed and celebrated as part of the market process.

Collectivism Will Always Be a Threat to the Individual

October 13, 2017

Whether you advocate some form of socialism or express nationalist sympathies, both are contrary to the spirit of individualism. Both claim to advance freedom but inevitably lead down the road to serfdom.

Institutions Decay, Technology Advances

October 13, 2017

Technology is fundamental to new learning strategies. In a sense, technology is the new institution. As the old institution decays, technology advances, responding to the changing needs and preferences of consumers.

Hayek’s Road to Serfdom Is More Applicable Now Than Ever

October 11, 2017

The Road to Serfdom is a warning, not just against one party but all ideological positions that reject individualism for one or another version of the planning state.

Thank Millennials for Creative Destruction in the Marketplace

October 9, 2017

Millennials are shaking up traditional industries and refusing to conduct business as usual. As a result, our economy is becoming more specialized and better able to cater to the unique interests of the individual.

Jay-Z: The Great American Entrepreneur

October 6, 2017

what is particularly fascinating about Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is that his success was built on the precepts of free market capitalism, without which he would have never risen above the circumstances he was born into.

Why Millennials Prefer Capitalism to Socialism, Even If They Don’t Know It

October 6, 2017

When asked if they favored a free market economy or a government-managed economy, sixty-four percent of Millennials said they favored free-market capitalism.

Governments Are Trapping Underbanked Populations in Perpetual Poverty

October 2, 2017

While those in underbanked regions have been largely left out of participating in the global economy, the invention of smartphones has made blockchain technology and thus, cryptocurrency a major game changer.

The Hashtag and Hayek’s Use of Knowledge in Society

September 30, 2017

Last month the world celebrated the birthday of the hashtag.…

Most Economists View The Economy Backwards.

September 29, 2017

Treating the economy as demand driven is placing the cart before the horse. It is easily done if one does not have a conception of what entrepreneurs do, as is commonly the case in modern economics.

We’re Richer Than We Realize

September 12, 2017

Government statistics paint an excessively grim picture of what is happening to real wages and the growth of real national income. They overtly downplay increases in quality of life and the ever increasing value offered in the marketplace.

Fortunately, the Creeping Control of Centralized Government Is Reaching Its Peak

September 8, 2017

In the USA, broad and deep government control is preferred to individual freedom of action; that control is continuously advancing and strengthening; and those who resist the control are met with coercive constraint.

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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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