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The real source of economic stimulus
The U.S. Senate and the Bush administration cannot accomplish through legislation what the market can do on its own: create an adequate and appropriate stimulus for the U.S. economy.Reflections on the Incarnation
In the process of the renewing of our minds and our souls, we learn to think about things from different angles, and this includes how we view the Nativity.2001 special Christmas message
This has been a season of anticipation and expectation, but for what?Humanitarian free trade
For the first time since 1963, American vessels have sailed to Cuba carrying U.S. poultry and grain to provide short-term relief to the long-suffering island of Cuba. Whether or not this marks a new era of trade policy with Cuba remains to be seen, but the mere fact of this sale of American goods to Cuba offers an opportunity for reflection concerning the sanctions currently in place against Cuba.Free trade advances despite politics
Caveats aside, the Trade Promotion Authority legislation is a solid first step in expanding the free trade agenda.Transparency and honesty: Foundations of the free market
The market will not sustain systemic misinformation that seeks to distort the calculations and confidence of investors. When the truth is revealed, there will be a price to pay. In this case, it meant the collapse of Enron.The moral demands of globalization
A reality of global economic integration is that when one economy suffers, all seem to suffer, as well.Thanksgiving in a troubled time
We live in a materialistic age, and thankfulness can be a difficult disposition to cultivate. But, as recent events have taught us, thankfulness is mostly a matter of perspectiv.Terrorists or freedom fighters: What's the difference?
- Though political correctness seems to be on the wane after September 11, its second cousin – moral equivalence – has not disappeared. One occasionally still encounters attempts to minimize
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The intellectual property swindle
The Department of Justice is right to conclude its questionable case against Microsoft.Balancing emergency measures and prudent policies
Give balance a chance.The living wage: A moral and economic evaluation
Those who want to understand the effects of implementing a living wage, it is important to have a grasp of this truth: When the government puts in place a certain public policy, there is always some response