Tag Archives: bureaucracy

Government Gets A Taste Of Its Own Salad

Federal law may have unintended consequences for schoolkids at lunch | New rules lead to more waste, fewer healthy choices, some complain. This story comes from my local newspaper.  I absolutely love stories of government bureaucracies opposing each other.  It … Continue reading

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Division of Labor Roundup

Today, I bring you two excellent articles, both published on the Laissez-Faire Books website, extolling the virtues of the free market in general, and the benefits of the division of labor in particular. The Market for Squirrel Catchers In this … Continue reading

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Yes, Economics Applies to Medicine Too

John C. Goodman: Why the Doctor Can’t See You – WSJ.com. It amazes me that articles like this are necessary.  That so many people seem to believe that the fundamental principles of Economics simply no longer apply when you’re talking … Continue reading

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