Economic principles
Monday, August 20, 2007To the FTC: Organic Competition Works Well Without YouFiled As: Economic principles, GeneralDemand is rising for organic foods and products. Traditional grocery stores are increasing their organic selection. Consumers are benefiting from this naturally occurring cycle. Thus, one wonders: What is the real motive behind the FTC’s groundless attack on the Whole Foods and Wild Oats ... more »»
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Wednesday, August 15, 2007Kingsford Charcoal: Henry Ford’s Homage to SustainabilityFiled As: Economic principles, Environment, GeneralAs you barbeque with charcoal, give thanks to Henry Ford and his desire to reduce waste – as well as make a profit. Mr. Ford embraced “sustainability” practices long before the word became commonly used, thereby helping us to grill many a steak, hamburger, more »»
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Friday, July 20, 2007Celebrate the Friedman LegacyFiled As: Economic principles
July 31 would have been the 95th birthday of legendary economist and advocate for personal liberty, Milton Friedman. The Friedman Foundation is encouraging policy groups ... more »»
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Wednesday, July 4, 2007U.S.-Only Flags? Spare UsFiled As: Economic principles, GeneralIf you wonder how we became so dependent on government, consider the level of economic ignorance. In time for Independence Day, the rest of the nation learns that Minnesota has recently banned the sale of ... more »»
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Wednesday, July 18, 2007Freakonomics, Recycling and ABC NewsFiled As: Economic principles, EnvironmentPass along this video clip, “Is Recycling Always Good?” It’s more than eco- and econ-educational, it’s entertaining. On July 18, ABC News interviewed more »»
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Monday, July 9, 2007Who's Protecting Whom?When pro-consumer regulation harms the public Filed As: Economic principlesKurt Weber's post on the merger between Whole Foods and Wild Oats brings to mind the silliness that public policy can be. I also recall the fact that Staples and OfficeMax were not allowed to merge because that alliance would create "a ... more »»
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Saturday, July 7, 2007Sowing the Whole Foods, Wild Oats MergerThe FTC’s opposition is made of free range garbage Filed As: Economic principles, GeneralConsumers across the country will lose if the Federal Trade Commission successfully blocks the proposed Whole Foods and Wild Oats merger in court. The FTC claims this glutton-free combo would lead to higher prices for natural and organic products in markets where they compete. This argument is built on ... more »»
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Monday, June 4, 2007Electricity Regulation: Predictability is KeyFiled As: Economic principles, GeneralThe conceit of politics is that we can have it all. Thomas Firey, a policy fellow with the Maryland Public Policy Institute, reminds us that it's not true. His point deals with the regulation of electricity:
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Thursday, May 31, 2007North Dakota’s Free Market Think TankFiled As: Economic principles, PrivatizationNorth Dakota's state government owns a bank. And a grain mill. Sure sounds like socialism to me. Thankfully, the North Dakota Policy Council is there. Send them ... more »»
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Saturday, May 19, 2007This Cries Out For National AttentionHow Illinois minimum wage hike Is killing government Contractors Filed As: Economic principles, EmploymentThis is just too ironic:"A Carlinville company has lost two large state contracts in the past year because Illinois law requires it to pay a higher minimum wage than successful ... more »»
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