by Jaana Woiceshyn “Capitalism is a social system based on the recognition of individual rights, including property rights, in which …
What counts as progress and what makes it possible?
by Dr. Jaana Woiceshyn At the end of the year, the media is teeming with reviews of the past 12 …
When government is anti-business—and what to do about it
by Dr. Jaana Woiceshyn Most governments want to have their cake and eat it, too. Canada’s Liberal government is a …
Exploitation vs. trade: Win-lose or win-win?
by Jaana Woiceshyn A well-educated, intelligent acquaintance was telling me how the quality of care at a privatized, formerly government-run …
Productive work and happiness
by Jaana Woiceshyn Pause for a second and think what makes you happiest. Good health? A satisfying romantic relationship? Your …
Government doesn’t create jobs—it kills them
by Jaana Woiceshyn Many politicians have the delusion that government can create jobs (the ultra-delusional among them is Hillary Clinton, …
Moral virtues of business success: Lessons from Madoff
by Jaana Woiceshyn Earlier this year, the infamous pyramid investment king Bernie Madoff was testifying in court, in conjunction with …
Are you a “people-pleaser”?
by Jaana Woiceshyn A graduate student once told me that he was feeling anxious about disagreeing with his supervisor about …
How mistaken moral views explain bad economics
by Jaana Woiceshyn Morality poses the question: For what purpose should I live and how? Economics studies how to organize …