Tag: entrepreneurship
A tale of three Austrian entrepreneurship views
March 21, 2023 | Post
While Austrian economists have made great contributions in many subdisciplines of economics, their critiques of mainstream views of entrepreneurship have received arguably the most praise. Modern-day finance and entrepreneurship classes even use Austrian ideas dating back to Carl Menger’s Grundsätze der Volkswirtschaftslehre (Principles of Economics). But has Austrian Entrepreneurship Theory remained constant ever since?
Joseph Schumpeter: the most important economist you might not know of
March 21, 2023 | Post
Joseph Schumpeter (1883-1950) was an Austrian economist and political scientist. Born in what is now the Czech Republic, he studied at the University of Vienna, and his publications were closely tied to the Austrian school of Economics.
Why millennials should want lower taxes
September 20, 2022 | Post
Lower taxes are known to contribute to long-term economic growth, and after enduring so many economic setbacks, this would be the best chance millennials have of being able to secure a brighter future.
How the profit motive can protect the environment
August 22, 2022 | Post
The pursuit of profit in the free market is often cited as the main cause of environmental disasters and poor environmental quality, leading to a lot of blame placed on entrepreneurs. However, this is certainly not set in stone. Indeed, the pursuit of profit can actually protect the environment, rather than devastate it.
What Elon Musk buying Twitter means for social media and free speech
April 27, 2022 | Post
What will Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter actually mean for the future of social media and free speech online? What changes can we expect?
How to Empower African Entrepreneurs?
June 10, 2021 | Video
We hear from June Arunga, a Kenyan technology entrepreneur and CEO of Usafi Comfort Limited, about the issues faced by many entrepreneurs around the African continent to keep their businesses running.
Entrepreneurs are evading regulations to bring you beer and marijuana cleanses.
July 21, 2017 | Post
All of the brainpower and raw materials that go into evading liquor laws or helping people pass drug tests could have been used for something more valuable (like just making more beer).
Amazon is about to buy Whole Foods. Is it time to panic?
June 23, 2017 | Post
Evoking images of sinister railroad barons, scholar Lina Khan argues that antitrust officials should stop this acquisition.
Best Selling Computer Game of All Time Teaches… Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Cooperation?
May 17, 2017 | Post
On the 8th anniversary of Minecraft’s launch, let’s take a moment to appreciate just how great it is.
Income Inequality or Income Mobility: For What Should We Fight?
April 5, 2017 | Post
The rapid decline of poverty over the past forty years shows that there has never been more hope for rising incomes among the poor. We can help them best by promoting mobility through economic freedom.
Entrepreneurs create value for disabled workers.
March 24, 2017 | Post
Any entrepreneur who succeeds in reducing costs faced by a laborer who suffers from a disability can earn a profit.
We are all living red-carpet lives now.
February 27, 2017 | Post
Last night, millions of movie buffs, entertainment fiends, and celebrity gawkers from across the globe tuned in for the Oscars. While a few of us aficionados waited with bated breath for the announcement of Best Live-Action Short (Timecode was robbed!), for many viewers the awards ceremony isn’t the main event: The red carpet is what […]
Will President Trump kill capitalism?
February 23, 2017 | Post
Capitalism—stronger than any border wall or immigration ban—remains a resilient and deeply American system.
Learn Liberty Turns 6
February 11, 2017 | Post
It’s safe to say that six years ago, we had no idea what we were doing.
Highlights from our Reddit AMA with Isaac Morehouse
January 31, 2017 | Post
If you missed the Reddit AMA with Isaac Morehouse last week, fear not! We’ve taken the liberty of compiling some of the highlights for your viewing pleasure.
Reddit AMA with Isaac Morehouse, founder of Praxis, Tuesday January 24th
January 18, 2017 | Post
Join us on Reddit for an AMA (“ask me anything”) discussion with Isaac Morehouse on Tuesday, January 24th, at 3:00pm EST.
Not your business: Let restaurant owners make their own decisions
January 18, 2017 | Post
The free-market concept is simple — private property owners should be able to preside over whatever policies they want.
When fans become creators
December 9, 2016 | Post
When fans of Star Trek or Harry Potter write their own stories or make their own films or music set in those universes, are they hurting the original art or its creators? Or are they in fact making new art and adding something positive to the world?
Failing better: What we learn by confronting risk and uncertainty
December 6, 2016 | Post
Imagine a society that always encouraged you to make the right choices without forcing to make those choices.
Animal-loving entrepreneur succeeds despite anti-cat regulators
December 4, 2016 | Post
The petty tyrants that occupy county zoning offices or health departments are exactly why we can’t have nice things.
Why Enterprise Is an Honorable Calling
November 5, 2016 | Post
A good part of the ethics of enterprise is reflected in the integrity, discipline, and quality of character that must enter into those individuals who choose the role of entrepreneurial leadership.
Despicable Me’s Gru Is an Example of the Entrepreneur No One Wants to Have Around
September 16, 2016 | Post
This behavior means that even the greediest of businessman, to make money, has to identify with the needs and wants of others, put them in the shoes of others, and help solve problems.
Why I'm Thrilled That There Are More Startups Than Ever and Most of Them Fail
September 1, 2016 | Post
The beauty of the market is that it rewards people for creating value for others. Discover new means of creating value means trying new things, being entrepreneurial, and, yes: failing.
Government Launched the First Rocket, but Private Companies Made It Affordable
May 14, 2016 | Post
Fans of increased government intervention in the economy often like to justify their position by pointing to the success of the moon landing. “If we can put a man on the moon,” the refrain goes, “we can surely rebuild our crumbling infrastructure (or provide everyone with healthcare, etc.).” There’s no question the moon landing was […]