Politics
In Defence of Global Capitalism
IPN Opinion article
In Defence of Global Capitalism is a book that systematically challenges and refutes the assumptions of the anti-capitalist movement. With hard facts, statistics and simple graphs, Johan Norberg explains why capitalism is in the process of creating a better world. The book is also personally written, with an emphasis on values, and the fact that globalisation gives opportunities and freedom to the world's poor. The book illustrates this with concrete examples of people and countries that have prospered thanks to globalisation, and those that have suffered because of isolation.
Latin American Liberalism: A Mirage?
IPN Opinion article
After decades of collectivist failures, Latin Americans in the 1990s sought reform in the name of the market economy ó while denying its foundation in the rule of law. The result is an ideological confusion whose resolution is the greatest challenge facing Latin American liberals today.
The invigorating effect of America's pink slips
IPN Opinion article
"Countries that envy the US ability to bounce back from economic setbacks should take note of its labour policies"
Angling for Britain's Fishermen
IPN Opinion article
Whalers, game hunters, laboratory scientists and even their bankers, have all felt the brunt of animal-rights campaigns. Now it's the turn of your average weekend fisherman. Driving around Britain this week one can see posters of a dog with a hook through its lip adorning billboards. The caption reads: "If you wouldn't do this to a dog, why do it to a fish?" It sounds innocent enough, but this may all end up in tears.
These posters are part of a $45 million campaign by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to outlaw fishing in Britain. It is misguided folly that could lead to an increase in attacks on fishermen. PETA will not miss the anglers if they quit in fear, but the fish surely will.
A Tiger Slumbers in Maine's Woods
IPN Opinion article
Shlaes argues that "is no excuse for the US state's economic stagnation. Its policymakers should take a leaf from Ireland's book"
The Business of Protesting
IPN Opinion article
Antiglobalization protests have become a big business that involves millions of dollars, trans-national organizations and a global agenda. Don't be too surprised. Even Greenpeace -- a global enterprise with offices in London, Buenos Aires, Washington and Tokyo -- has a chief financial officer these days. Indeed, the antiglobalization movement seems like corporate dystopia, a mirror image of the business world complete with trade associations, venture capitalists, management recruiting and marketing campaigns. Instead of selling T-shirts or toothpaste, the agitators are selling limits on cross-border trade.
Vaccines key to a healthy Africa
IPN Opinion article
"To encourage the development of vaccines and other treatments for HIV, TB and malaria, governments must first signal that they will respect the rights of the patent holders. Second, they should offer tax breaks on investment in research and development. Third, charities and rich governments should offer prizes to the developers of vaccines and new drugs..."
License-Quota-Raid Raj: Economic Warfare against Rickshaw Owners and Pullers
IPN Opinion article
Madhu Kishwar describes tyranny in Delhi, India, against the poor: "The situation I have just described does not represent any futuristic nightmare. It is the daily life experience of [thousands] of citizens in our capital city ó a situation legitimised by none other than the Supreme Court of India. The reason no one has taken any note of it is that the victims are one of the poorest and marginalised groups of our society ó the pullers and owners of cycle rickshaws in Delhi."
