December 21, 2011
The Morality of Occupying Private Property
So as the Occupy movement switches tactics to occupy foreclosed homes, I pose the following questions for my colleagues here at BHL and the commentariat: 1. Given that many of…
Author: Steve Horwitz
June 29, 2011
Why Free Markets?
My first post this week led to some interesting discussion in the comments, which has in turn led me to this post. One issue that came up there was, and…
June 29, 2011
A Same-Sex Marriage Question for Some Libertarians
A question for my libertarian friends who think legalizing same-sex marriage is problematic because it extends the state’s involvement in the institution: Suppose everyone paid taxes to Social Security but…
June 27, 2011
Markets and the Economic Condition of the Poor
First, let me thank Matt for inviting me to guest blog this week. I know many of the bloggers here and am a big fan of their work. I also…