The Housing Crisis and Austrian Business Cycle Theory
Even though the “Great Recession” is a recent event, it is still largely misunderstood.
Entries by Brittany Hunter
San Francisco’s Cafeteria Ban Is Protectionism at Its Finest
As with most regulations, when you dig deeper you uncover the underlying motivation: protectionism from others refusing to compete.
Scooters Are the Newest Addition to the Sharing Economy
But these Bird scooters seem too popular with consumers to cower under the first signs of a struggle. After all, Uber and Lyft have both had to endure similar attempts at regulation, but they have managed to survive because consumers vote with their dollars.
Tech Is Completely Reshaping the Patient-Doctor Relationship with Telemedicine
Instead of trying to fix our broken system it’s time to practice some creative destruction and abandon the old ways in favor of new tech-centered approaches to health care.
Amazon Prime Killed Sears and Consumers Should Be Grateful
So instead of mourning the loss of Sears, let us celebrate how lucky we are to live in a world where the market is constantly evolving and allowing consumers access to better goods and services.
Women Don’t Need the Government to Help Get a Seat in the Boardroom.
Now, every time a woman is asked to serve on a board of directors, she will wonder whether she is being chosen based on her skills, or because the company in question wants to avoid having to pay a government fine. This is not gender equality.
Blockchain Is Now Protecting Voters from Fraud and Corruption
And while voting might not be the end all be all when it comes to safeguarding individual freedom, inhibiting big governments from meddling in elections serves to give further power to the individual by ensuring their unique vote is properly accounted for.
The Next Generation of Ridesharing Is Giving Uber a Run for Its Money
When Uber and Lyft first hit the market, it completely revolutionized the concept of “hailing” a cab. And while the ridesharing industry has offered us safe and reliable alternatives to the outdated cab industry, innovation is constant.
Seasteading Is the Future of Health Care Innovation
Since the sea is unclaimed territory, creating medical facilities, whether on ships or floating islands, allows medical innovators to bypass the regulatory processes that are keeping patients from receiving the care they need.
No Vision Insurance? No Problem! Tech Is Making Eye Care Cheaper and More Accessible
Digital eye exams offered through companies like Opternative and subscription-based services like Hubble are helping to decentralize vision coverage, making it more affordable and accessible to everyone, whether they have insurance or not.
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