Blog: December 2011

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Politics
The newest episode of The RJ Moeller Show welcomes the American Enterprise Institute's Kenneth P. Green to the podcast for an in-depth interview, and features a lively conversation with Values and Capitalism's own Eric Teetsel.
Economics
On Friday afternoons, we bring you the best of our blog and the best of the web. This week's round-up includes a new video on cronyism, book recommendations, and a podcast and video that you shouldn't miss.
Global Affairs
As an owner of two American Apparel tees, I can affirm these shirts fit well. We know they fashion comfortable garb, but we also know their clothes are "crafted with pride in the USA." Out of the limelight, a financial services company lurks in mystery.
Global Affairs
A couple of years ago a book called When Helping Hurts: Alleviating Poverty Without Hurting the Poor. . .and Yourself gained a good deal of traction among Christian do-gooders.
Politics
The start of this newest episode finds Mr. Moeller finishing out his conversation with entrepreneur Seth Cassel. Following the break, RJ welcomes AEI's own Phil Levy.
Faith
A few weeks ago, a salesman stationed in the local Sam’s Club on “Black Friday” approached a woman to offer her the latest deal on satellite services. “Excuse me, ma’am, do you have satellite or cable? We’re running a promotion that could save you a lot of money.” “Neither,” She responded.
Economics
My economic reading list includes nothing of what people call economics today. Between the five books I don't believe there is a single chart or graph. There is no talk of determining someone's utility function, no calculus, and none of the stuff that most people associate with the discipline.
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Faith
On November 30, 2011, Arthur Brooks of the American Enterprise Institute and Jim Wallis of Sojourners debated the morality of free enterprise and the economic systems they believe are most effective in lifting nations out of poverty.
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Poverty
Christians are called to take care of the poor, hungry and oppressed people of their communities. There are plenty of verses in both the First (Old) and New Testaments, but a simple link will suffice for you to see for yourself. But what are some good ways to do this?
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