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The European Welfare State and Reality: Never the Two Shall Meet

“We need to take a deep breath to overcome this crisis. We must make the efforts that will allow Europe to emerge from the crisis stronger than it went in.” — German Chancellor Angela Merkel People who support free markets and limited government in our...

Quality of Life in an Economic Downturn

I am not entirely sure why, but we never seem to want to talk about the positive moral, emotional and even psychological impact that a dynamic, prosperous and growing economy can have on a citizenry. Even ardent proponents of free-market economics and limited...

The Bible and Economics: Will There Be Inequality in Heaven?

“If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If anyone’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved…” 1 Corinthians 3:14-15 It used to be said that the goal of a fair and just...

Rev. Robert Sirico’s Moral Case for a Free Economy

Today marks the first in a new series of Values & Capitalism pieces that I will be posting regularly here at the blog between now and the presidential election in November. It’s called “Saving Private Sector” and will highlight the work and ideas...