Tag: Wealth of Nations
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Celebrating the 300th Anniversary of Adam Smith’s Birth: The Continued Relevance of Free-Market Capitalism
Supporters of free-market capitalism are facing challenging times as Keynesians, Marxists, and welfare-state advocates call for government intervention in the name of equality and environmental protection. A Fraser Institute poll found that 43% of those under 35 believe that socialism is the best system, versus 40% who disagree. However, it is all the more reason…
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Celebrating Adam Smith’s Contributions to Modern Economics Amidst Rising Support for Socialism
Supporters of free-market capitalism are facing difficult times, as advocates of Keynesian economics, Marxism, and welfare-state policies call for deficit spending, tax hikes, fair trade, and overregulation in the name of equality and environmental purity. While the Biden administration’s spending blowout is losing its appeal with voters overall, a Fraser Institute poll finds that those…
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Celebrating Adam Smith’s 300th Birthday: The Importance of Free-Market Capitalism
As calls for deficit spending, tax hikes, fair trade, and overregulation in the name of equality and environmental purity continue to grow, supporters of free-market capitalism are facing challenging times. A recent poll conducted by the Fraser Institute reveals that 43 percent of those under age 35 believe that socialism is the best system, versus…