Ethos Debate posted an interview on one of the Stoa LD topics: “Resolved: Developing countries ought to prioritize economic growth over environmental protection.” Here is a link to the interview on YouTube. And the...
Daniel Griswold, in a January 26, 2011 Washington Times article, notes: China has become the final assembly operation in a global factory. Since 1990, imports from China have grown from 3 percent of total...
The 4th of July is a good day to discuss federalism and economic freedom… Federalism and economic freedom have eroded in the U.S. during crises and wars. Historians disagree on whether most blame should...
Stoa debaters who researched the marine natural resources topic will find some familiar stories in fishing disputes between China, Japan, and South Korea. This February 15, 2015 Bloomberg News article, “How Two Small Rocks...
The success and justice of market economies flow from voluntary cooperation and exchange, entrepreneurship and innovation, freedom of choice, private property, enforceable contracts, and intermediary institutions that support these economic freedom and rule of...
How far away are Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan from the United States? If you live on America’s west coast, and are buying or selling goods, China is as close or closer than...
There are several big ideas to bring more justice to the federal court system, and some of these ideas can start with small reforms. How can we provide more justice for victims as well...
Ethos Debate posted a recent interview on the Stoa trade topic. Isaiah McPeak asked for my thoughts on the resolution: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reform its trade policy with one or...
This blog on the economics of federal electronic surveillance policy was launched in July, 2014 for the Stoa league debate topic: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reform its electronic surveillance law....
Most believe providing education for young people is an appropriate task of government-owned, operated, and tax-supported schools. Similarly, most people believe that state and federal governments should own and operate courts to resolve disputes...
