Blog: October 2011

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Politics
Welcome to this week's episode of the American Enterprise Institute's "Values and Capitalism" podcast: The R.J. Moeller Show!
Society
In a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, author Sue Shellenbarger discussed different ways that companies were rewarding ways that their employees took risks. I particularly enjoyed the anecdote about kitty litter:
Politics
On October 7, I traveled to New York City to interview the “occupiers” protesting in Zuccotti Park. The next day, I attended the Values Voter Summit, the annual gathering of social conservatives hosted by the Family Research Council.
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Faith
An interesting blog post by John Blake at CNN discussed how religious figures are tackling—or not tackling—the issue of greed and its role in the recession.
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Society
Capitalism depends in large part on whether individuals can make "voluntary associations:" freely trade goods, labor or ideas however those making the exchange agree is fair.
Faith
A friend recently asked me whether God cares about his political positions, or whether he is involved in political issues at all. Having dealt with this question myself some time ago, I answered with a definitive "Yes."
Economics
When I heard that Steve Jobs had passed away, the first person I asked for thoughts was Andy Crouch. Jobs was clearly a “culture maker” in multiple senses...
Economics
When I think of Arthur Brooks, the president of the American Enterprise Institute, there's one particular quote that comes to mind.
Economics
I recently noted the ill effects of U.S. agricultural subsidies on the global poor, suggesting that if so-called “fair traders” really want to make a lasting impact on prices and wages, this is where they should begin.
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