The Genius of Adam Smith – July 25, 2008
More fundamentally, Smith’s insights remain valid because he was not merely a supporter of markets and a critic of overweening governments, but also a student of human nature. Smith painted humans as complex and often internally conflicted creatures whose prudence, benevolence and ingenuity is nevertheless best encouraged in a free and open society with minimal government, clear laws and strong external defences.

Equalization Is Broken And It Can’t Be Repaired – May 1, 2008