3-minute read
We need politicians who truly understand free markets
Politicians and their political philosophy.
4-minute read
Quebec’s ‘Great Darkness’ not so dark
The economic and social catch up in Quebec during the "Great Darkness."
1-minute read
When Did Quebec Catch Up Economically?
In Quebec history books, the period from 1945 to 1960 has been labelled the "Great Darkness" on account of the province's alleged backwardness compared with its North American neighbours. Quebec society at the time is commonly thought to have been less economically dynamic and prosperous, less culturally and socially enlightened, influenced by an obscurantist Church, dominated by anglophone capital, and governed by corrupt, authoritarian political elites. Many of these claims do not hold up under a closer examination of the statistics of the era, however.
4-minute read
Money and the entrepreneurial spirit
People who make money are creating wealth.
4-minute read
How Do Governments “Create” Money?
Understanding how central banks create money.
5-minute read
Aujourd’hui, la fête est terminée
The causes of social crisis.
4-minute read
Porter la faucille et le marteau : c’est pas « cool »!
People displaying Soviet icons.
4-minute read
Let’s Hammer It Into their Sick(le) Heads: Soviet Imagery Isn’t Cool
People displaying Soviet icons.
4-minute read
Penser autrement, selon le fondateur de PayPal
Confusing capitalism with the idea of competition.
4-minute read
Le moteur du progrès
Capitalism is the best economic system that humanity has ever known.