I am writing from Kauai, HI, while on a vacation, bracing myself for grading students’ term papers next week. Before …
Morality of capitalism
I have written about the aversion to capitalism (including among business students) before. Given all the evidence about the benefits …
The costly impact of government meddling with markets: Why competition is good and regulation bad
On my recent second trip to Finland this year my observations and discussions with the locals drew my attention to …
Virtue of business: productiveness
At best, business is dismissed as amoral. Or at worst, it is accused for being fundamentally immoral. Many people disdain …
Income equality is not a value—freedom and productivity are
First published at How to be Profitable and Moral: A Rational Egoist Approach to Business and posted here with the …
130 environmentalist groups want to end “hegemonic capitalism;” blame it for climate change
First published at How to be Profitable and Moral: A Rational Egoist Approach to Business and posted here with the …
Following the majority and avoiding “extreme” views vs. independence and integrity
I recently visited Finland, my native country. The trip made me think as to why so many people choose to …
The paradox of capitalism
Why is capitalism not appreciated? This is the theme of Peter Foster’s new book: Why we bite the invisible hand: …
Crying for Argentina
My husband and I recently returned from a two-week trip to Argentina, a beautiful, geographically diverse country well worth visiting. …