Courses

Gary Galles

Professor of Economics

Pepperdine University

Gary M. Galles is a professor of economics at Pepperdine University. He is the author of The Apostle of Peace: The Radical Mind of Leonard Read.

Blog Posts

Liberty and "social" justice for all is impossible

March 19, 2017
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Role of Government

To provide benefits under the umbrella of social justice, the government will have to violate individuals’ rights to themselves and their property.

No, Unions Don't Increase Everyone's Wages

September 24, 2016
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Free Markets and Capitalism

Unions leverage special government-granted powers (e.g., unique exemptions from antitrust laws) allowing current employees to prevent competition from others willing to do the same work for less.

When Jobs Kill Wealth

September 4, 2016
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Basic Economics

A focus on jobs missing the forest for the trees. We should be focused on creating wealth, not maximizing employment.