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My intrepid Mercatus Center colleague Veronique de Rugy makes the ethical case for free markets and against nanny statism [2]. A slice:
In his book Permissionless Innovation [3], my colleague Adam Thierer argues that creators of new technology shouldn’t have to seek the blessing of skeptical, out-of-touch regulators before they can develop and offer their innovations to consumers. In fact, it’s because some innovators have had the nerve to start a business without asking for permission that we all benefit now from services like Uber and Lyft, Homejoy, grocery-delivery services like Instacart, last-minute errand-running services like TaskRabbit, restaurant-quality meal-delivery services like SpoonRocket, and more.
Chris Koopman warns of the risks of risk aversion at the Federal Aviation Administration [4].
Tyler Cowen’s new book, Stubborn Attachments, will be available in October [5].
What did Americans think of Uncle Sam and of FDR in 1932? [6]
John McGinnis explains that “Progressive” regulations increase economic inequality [7].
Speaking of the baneful effects of government-imposed regulations, here’s more from Bill Shughart [8].
Dan Mitchell celebrates tax competition [9].