Presenting the Moral Case for Capitalism
A moral defense of capitalism is therefore premised on our inherent and inalienable right to life, liberty, and property.
Business
NZ’s Growth Measured in Terms of Output of Olympic Medals
Productivity in this sphere in New Zealand, compared to other countries, is phenomenal. Could it be because sport is a meritocracy?
How Did MPs Respond to My Letter?
Politicians are acting superficially without understanding; treating biotechnology as if it were solely an economic fantasyland without rules or risks. Action without understanding is ultimately self-destructive.
Foodstuffs Supplier Prices Rose in July
The costs for producers and suppliers are still elevated, with some areas, like energy costs, seeing significant increases.
Kāinga Ora Sell-off Generates Over $80 Million
Despite the 2017 election promise to halt state house sell-offs, the agency stated that these sales were part of a strategic asset management practice.
Perrottet’s Covid Apology Is Not Good Enough
Those who partook in and set up the framework for this abusive behaviour must face personal punishment or they will do it again.
Why Does NZ Allow Direct Advertising of Prescription Drugs?
Strong evidence now shows direct advertising can lead to unnecessary, inappropriate and sometimes harmful prescribing.
Foodstuffs Win a Huge Victory on Behalf of All Monopolies in NZ
They will now wage total war on customers. Down-right anti-competitive behavior is rewarded by imposing just tiny fines.
Oranga Tamariki Cutbacks
This is a massive abuse of taxpayer money like we’ve never seen. Reminds me of the cartel.
Bikies, Bashers and Grifters – Just Another Day at Union HQ
The stink of union corruption is rising all the way to government chambers.
Olympic Dam’s Gold Medal Performance
Australia could establish an Asia-Pacific office for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). We could host conferences and bring the world’s best nuclear minds here.
Are Robotaxis Prepared to Pick up Fares?
The hopes of a safer, easier world have proven elusive for the manufacturers of robotaxis. Hundreds of accidents with prototypes have attracted investigations.
Covid and the Green Revolution
In agriculture, public health, and medicine, we should stop envisioning and hyping magic technological bullets that empower governments and enrich investors more than they benefit their purported target populations.
French Exports to Avoid: Wealth Taxes
Wealth taxes tend to yield low revenue, while dragging down economic growth. But they do make for good politics, especially in election years; envy commands votes.