Friday Five: Is Thomas Piketty Right?
This week’s round-up features responses to Thomas Piketty’s thesis in his controversial new book “Capital in the Twenty-First Century.”
The Nature of Wealth
In a November Opinion piece for CNN, John D. Sutter argued that America should be more like Switzerland by having a “maximum wage ratio.”
Which U.S. Cities Are Least Friendly to Business?
What does it mean for a city to be open for business? I would argue that it starts with a simple and efficient regulatory process.
Enabling the Poor to Flourish
“Something must be done; anything must be done, whether it works or not.”
Friday Five: Education and America’s Future
This week, we focus on education: Are elite colleges worth the hype? How is school choice improving the educations of kids across the country?
What Does Innovation Mean for the American Workforce?
On one hand, innovation makes everyone’s lives better, creating new jobs and putting new products on the market.
Confronting the Locust Effect: The Rule of Law in Developing Nations
A secret terror is devastating the poor in much of the developing world: violence.
Embracing Normal: Good Business is Responsible Business
Can a business still be considered “responsible” without labeling itself as local or charitable?
Friday Five: Changing the World With Dinosaurs and Innovation
This week’s collection includes a different perspective on progress, world-changing innovations, and more.