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Economics

How the Hipster Ethic Is Revitalizing the American Economy

Tyler Castle | February 3, 2015 | Economics

How the Hipster Ethic Is Revitalizing the American Economy

Let me be clear. I am no advocate of hipster culture as it is often realized in American society today. At its worst, it is contrarian for the mere sake of being contrarian, which is, of course, obnoxious. But at the same time, there are positive, even praiseworthy...

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Tyler Castle is the director of AEI's Initiative on Faith & Public Life. He is a graduate of Westmont College and a former John Jay Institute Fellow.

Is It Possible to Have Too Many Choices?

Joel Montgomery | January 28, 2015 | Economics

Is It Possible to Have Too Many Choices?

On May 27, 1829 the chemist and mineralogist James Smithson died at the age of sixty-three. With no natural heir, Smithson’s will stated that his fortune would pass on to his nephew Henry Hungerford. Six years later, Hungerford also died childless, thus activating a...

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Joel Montgomery

Joel Montgomery has worked in 31 countries, lived in five, and speaks three languages. With a career straddling the private and social sectors, Joel has experience working with large Fortune 100 companies and small startups.

Friday Five: Free Speech at American Universities

Faith and Public Life | January 16, 2015 | Society

Friday Five: Free Speech at American Universities

On Fridays we bring you the week’s best from around the web. This week’s collection includes a critical look at free speech on college campuses in America, a student-centered vision for education reform, and more. “I Am Not Charlie Hebdo” by David Brooks, The New York...

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2015: The Year of the Organic McChicken?

Tyler O'Neil | January 13, 2015 | Economics

2015: The Year of the Organic McChicken?

In a free market, consumer choice is king, and when those who pay the piper want fresher ingredients, even notorious junk food outlets like McDonald’s will be forced to change their tune. McDonald’s is one of the largest chains in the world—selling food in 119...

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Tyler O'Neil is the Senior Editor of PJ Media and a conservative commentator.

Boom and Bust in the U.S. Oil Market

Wesley Gant | January 7, 2015 | Economics

Boom and Bust in the U.S. Oil Market

Most Americans have at least one positive prospect in 2015: cheap gasoline. For many years, opponents of the oil industry have warned that we are on the verge of resource depletion and skyrocketing fuel costs unless we switch to renewable energy sources immediately....

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Wesley Gant is the Director of Strategic Communications at Polymath, a creative agency.