Is There Such a Thing as Social Justice?
On November 4, 2014, over 250 Azusa Pacific University students across all disciplines gathered for a two-part dialogue to examine the question: “Is There Such a Thing as Social Justice?”
Adam Smith and the Limits of Government
Adam Smith’s “The Wealth of Nations” is a foundational text for free market economics. His lesser known work, “The Theory of Moral Sentiments,” addresses a more personal sphere—it looks at the way people view each other and how they interact with each other. In his...
Friday Five: Should Christianity Be Convenient?
This week’s round-up includes a letter of advice to college seniors, a warning against convenient Christianity, and more.
“Interstellar” and a Lesson on Craftsmanship
Watching the movie, and learning about how it was made, I can’t shake the thought that this is how movies should be made.
What the Election of 1920 Tells Us About 2014
When Senator Warren G. Harding accepted the Republican nomination for President on June 12, 1920, the nation was facing a terrible economic recession.
Three Ways to Solve Youth Unemployment
A recent report from my organization, Generation Opportunity, revealed that the unemployment rate for 18-29 year-olds (including those that have given up looking for work) is 14.7 percent.
Do You Need Big Government to Be Happy?
“Big government makes people happy, ‘free markets’ don’t,” or so argues a study, widely publicized by The Huffington Post.
Friday Five: A Post-Election Wrap-Up
This week’s round-up includes an argument for why income inequality is good for the poor, an economics lesson from the TV show Portlandia, and more.
Advice for Starting Your Career
Around this time last year, I found myself experiencing the mix of excitement and nerves that accompany senior year of college in anticipation of the future.
