In America, the most effective “anti-poverty program” is the institution of work (more specifically, ensuring people have a full-time job). The second most effective program for preventing people from being poor is the institution of marriage. Continue Reading...
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July 29, 2016
Remembering Pope John Paul II’s advice: ‘Do not be afraid’
July 29, 2016
Explainer: What you should know about the Democratic Party platform (Part II)
July 29, 2016
Rev. Sirico on Catholicism in the 2016 presidential election
July 29, 2016
Why Milton Friedman’s Capitalism and Freedom is still relevant today
As we approach what would be Milton Friedman’s 104th birthday this Sunday, July 31st, we should note the enduring significance of his evaluation of the connection between economic and political freedom. Continue Reading...
July 29, 2016
Economic and religious implications of the DNC platform
July 29, 2016
Rethinking ‘wasted votes’ and third-party candidates
July 28, 2016
Explainer: What you should know about the Democratic Party platform (Part I)
July 28, 2016
Uniting economics with the grammar of creation
July 28, 2016