Vote Markets

Why do even the most enthusiastic defenders of markets stop short of defending a market in votes? After all, the central argument for markets in general applies to vote markets…

Shearmur on Popper and Hayek

Worth reading throughout; I have some concerns about, say, the public intellectuals/ disciplinary normal science discussion, but I always learn from Shearmur. Of BHL relevance: 3:AM: How does Hayek differ…

A worry about basic income

Via Pete Boettke, I see that Don Boudreaux has posted a criticism of the enthusiasm among some libertarians (including some of the BHL co-bloggers) for a basic income: That policy…

In Praise of Open Borders

March 16 was “Open Borders Day.” I’m celebrating a day late. Here is a relevant excerpt from Libertarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know.          Libertarians…advocate open borders and…