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Two Short Economic Lessons by Patrick Barron

Lesson #1: Why Gold? From time immemorial gold has been freely chosen by the market as a medium of exchange, because it is the most marketable commodity. There is no need for legal tender laws. People will adopt gold (or … Continue reading

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Using Airplanes to Lobby for Primitivism

The article in the October 2012 edition of the magazine AOPA Pilot prompted me to write this letter to the organization, of which I am a long-time member: Editor, AOPA Pilot 421 Aviation Way Frederick, Maryland 21701 Sunday, September 30, … Continue reading

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From the Financial Times (London): Germany’s Golden Opportunity

Germany has an opportunity to anchor itself in gold From Godfrey Bloom MEP and Mr Patrick Barron. Sir, Martin Wolf is right (“Why exit is an option for Germany”, September 26). When the European Central Bank was formed, it was … Continue reading

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How Free Are Today’s “Free” Markets? With Dr. Sean Gabb

The presidential election is in full swing and, if you were to listen to the media, it would appear that Americans have a choice between two completely opposed factions. On the Left, you have Barack Obama and the Democrats representing … Continue reading

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Jay Taylor again interviews Radio Free Market’s founder, Michael McKay

On September 11, 2012 Michael McKay and Ron Paul’s Chief of Staff, Jeff Deist, were invited on Jay Taylor’s show “Turning Hard Times into Good Times” on the Voice America Network.               In the … Continue reading

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Sword of Marathon, by Jack England

Book Review by Michael McKay Finally! Entertainment with Reality Economics! You may be, like me, near the end of your rope with Movies, TV and “entertainment” that as a persistent basic premise show Capitalists as ‘Evil Doer’s’ rather than potential … Continue reading

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ECONOMIC LESSONS IN THE NEWS

An anesthesiologist in Nevada is providing a Market Based Health Care solution. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIjablDh1MM] Lessons: 1. Less regulation does not automatically equal greater risk to the public. 2. The Market will reward those that provide responsible services. 3. It is … Continue reading

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** Educating for Liberty in Latin America: The Story of Universidad Francisco Marroquín **

Please join us for a fascinating interview with Giancarlo Ibarguen and Dane Starbuck to learn about Universidad Francisco Marroquín in Guatemala, the only university in the world dedicated to spreading the ideas of Liberty and Reality Economics. What does an … Continue reading

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** Can Reality Economics Save Us From Crapitalism? An Interview with Michael McKay **

On July 10, 2012 Michael McKay, the founder of RadioFreeMarket.com was interviewed by Mr. Jay Taylor on his radio show “Turning Hard Time into Good Times” on the Voice of America Network. In Part I of the interview Michael and … Continue reading

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The Only International Economic Policy that a Country Needs:

“Mind your own business which may result in a friend who never cashes your check.“ By Patrick Barron Executive Director, RadioFreeMarket.com Look closely it says “Mind Your Own Business”

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