The American people have now voted Donald Trump for their president-elect on a promise that he will make America prosperous—by …
How to maximize long-term profits: The reality principle
A recent Financial Post column relates a real-life counter example of how not to maximize long-term profits, which I think …
Why business should care about free speech
I am reading a freshly published book, Defending Free Speech, a collection of essays edited by Steve Simpson and published …
Apple’s tax strategy is not only legal—it’s moral
The U.S. corporate tax rate is about 40%. Ireland’s is 12.5%. Following a tax minimization strategy and legal transfer pricing …
Government, business, and human flourishing
In a recent conversation about the U.S. presidential election, a well-educated, high-earning professional told me that he had been rooting …
Brexit: good for business—if liberty prevails
Many media commentators on the British referendum outcome to leave the European Union have zeroed in on the Brits’ frustration …
Businesses make the world a better place
Hollywood has a long history of businessman movie villains, from Mr. Potter in ‘It’s a wonderful world’ to ‘Wall Street’s’ …
Why business and force don’t mix
My recent post on the Pope’s misguided accusation of business for exploiting workers has received some reactions that indicate a …
The nanny state of Finland
On a recent visit to Finland, I had some exposure to the current state of the culture and politics of …