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Tag Archives: economic history
Underneath the ‘underclass’
Joe Bageant died on the 26th of March last year. Apparently, he was sometimes referred to as an American ‘leftneck’ – which is not a bad label for him. Bageant’s book (and, more generally, his literary life) has been devoted to laying … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Economics, Education, Free Market, Human Wellbeing, New Zealand Politics, Welfare
Tagged capitalism, community, economic history, John Key, markets, self-interest, unity, urbanisation, welfare, wellbeing
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A bit rich
The National Business Review has released its 2012 ‘Rich List’ of the wealthiest New Zealanders. Well, the wealthiest people who occasionally drop in to New Zealand … or, maybe, own some land in New Zealand … or, maybe, have an … Continue reading
What ground is ‘left’ when it comes to land, assets – and nationalism?
It’s the issue that won’t go away [and here], so it’s probably a good time to ask “Where should the left stand on the land (and ‘our’ assets)?” “Stand in the place where you live” – so sang REM in what … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Freedom, Human Nature, Human Wellbeing, National Identity, New Zealand Politics
Tagged capitalism, economic history, Freedom, ideology, markets, New Zealand Identity
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The Right’s Dependence on Welfare
A recent comment by Don Brash [about 7mins45secs into the video] gave me the clue as to why the right are so dependent on the ‘welfare’ argument. They are, to put it bluntly, dependent on ‘welfare’ as the explanation for all … Continue reading
Posted in Free Market, Human Nature, Human Wellbeing, Labour, New Zealand Politics
Tagged economic history, human nature, ideology, urbanisation, welfare, wellbeing
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The limits of human nature – and books I have read: Part I
This is getting interesting. Lisek has posted again on my post – which is very welcome, as I genuinely do welcome debate and discussion. It’s not quite as welcome to find an accusation in the title of the post to … Continue reading
Posted in Free Market, Freedom, Human Nature
Tagged economic history, Freedom, markets
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Ten Degrees of Difference: Is it all just a tragic misunderstanding?
I’d like to thank Walenty Lisek at The Life of the Mind blog for the detailed response to my post on the Tragic Vision. I’ll try to reciprocate as best I can with ten points in response. I should start, however, … Continue reading
Posted in Free Market, Freedom, Human Nature, Human Wellbeing, International Politics, Military
Tagged corporations, economic history, Freedom, markets, Negative Freedom
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‘On the buses’ – and other evolving systems
Waiting at a bus stop for 34 minutes gives you time to get over the irritation and start to think. It’s largely passed beneath the radar of national news but Christchurch has been experiencing supposed ‘aftershocks‘ from the September 4th … Continue reading
Posted in Free Market, Freedom, New Zealand Politics, Transport
Tagged economic history, markets, private sector, public transport
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‘Mother of harlots and earth’s abominations’
Saturday Morning on Radio New Zealand National featured Doug Saunders – journalist and author – talking about his book ‘Arrival Cities: How the largest Migration in History is Reshaping Our World‘. You can go here for the link to the … Continue reading
Posted in Human Nature, International Politics
Tagged cities, economic history, journalism, urbanisation
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