We're locked and loaded with two fantastic interviews for you this week on the latest episode of "The RJ Moeller Show!" First up: author Dr. Hunter Baker, associate dean of arts and sciences and associate professor of political science at Union University in Tennessee.
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It is a common belief that capitalism “delivers the goods” and creates prosperity, but does so only at the cost of our souls, our dignity and our humanity. Many people doubt capitalism not because they fail to see its wealth-generating capacity, but because they believe it to be immoral. 1 Comment |
"The Road to Freedom," the new book by Arthur Brooks, president of AEI, is out this week! See below for an excerpt that is adapted from the new book, and check back next week on Twitter for the first of upcoming opportunities to win copies of the book. 1 Comment |
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Last week, some upstart campaign staffers on President Obama's re-election campaign had a brilliant idea. They designed one of those super-cool slideshows that are in this year, and told the story of fictional woman named "Julia." There is a light side and a dark side to Julia's story. |
Many words have been written on our blog and elsewhere on the topic of Christian libertarians. Our own Jacqueline Otto and Norman Horn of LibertarianChristians.com have been two very active voices. What are your thoughts on Christian libertarians? Read some of these articles and let us know your thoughts in the comments! |
Are there any moral arguments for capitalism? Take note of two pieces out this week by Arthur Brooks of AEI and James Otteson, professor of philosophy and economics at Yeshiva University in New York. |
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Charles Murray’s new book, "Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010," has been making waves in typical Murray fashion. Murray, W.H. Brady scholar at AEI, argues that America has, over the past 50 years, experienced a new class divide between what he calls the “upper middle class” and the “lower middle class.” |
Sometimes you just know you're going to get along with someone, even before meeting (or Skyping with) them. Such was the case with both of my guests this week on Values & Capitalism's official podcast: "The RJ Moeller Show." |
Last week I confessed my disappointment with what the Laffer Curve has done to the debate about an ethical level of taxation. I said that the Laffer Curve “frames the conversation in terms of maximizing revenue for the government as if that was taken for granted as the main goal of tax policy.” |