In my last post, I said that governments wont open up the free trade of food because domestic prices would increase, leading to discontent. But perhaps, I should make the point a bit stronger. Domestic consumers will starve.
Here’s Bryan Caplan, from his book The Myth of the Rational Voter:
“Maybe the rich are less protectionist because [...]

[Read more →]

A rare interview with German sociologist Jürgen Habermas makes it way onto YouTube (via SozLog). Like many, he makes the case for deliberative democracy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBl6ALNh18Q

[Read more →]