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Economy of Aid: How Sharing Multiplies Goodness
Society
Economy of Aid: How Sharing Multiplies Goodness
Natural disasters have a remarkable ability to expose both the weaknesses of systems and the depths of human nature. The recent floods in Poland not only destroyed homes and infrastructure but also revealed something far more valuable: society\'s ability to mobilize and provide aid on an unprecedented scale. In a digital age dominated by social media and technology, solidarity has found new channels of expression.
New Podcast from LFMI: Beyond Economics and Back
Think Tank News
New Podcast from LFMI: Beyond Economics and Back
The LFMI is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast, Beyond Economics and Back, available now on YouTube and Spotify. This engaging podcast brings together experts from various fields to explore liberty and free markets beyond the usual economic discussions, offering fresh perspectives on human agency, dignity, and freedom.
Has Oregon’s Policy of Decriminalizing Psychoactive Substances Failed?
Politics
Has Oregon’s Policy of Decriminalizing Psychoactive Substances Failed?
As of September 1, 2024, the part of an Oregon law that allowed possession of small amounts of psychoactive substances for personal use only under penalty of a misdemeanor was repealed. The decriminalization, which Oregonians voted for in a referendum in 2020, was intended to reduce the social stigma of addicted individuals, reduce overdose deaths, and ease users’ pathways to rehab.
Sugar Tax’s Sour Grapes
Economy
Sugar Tax’s Sour Grapes
The Institute for Liberal Studies publishes an analysis of the sweetened beverage tax by Jan Šincl and Martin Pánek entitled Sugar Tax’s Sour Grapes. The prevalence of obesity is rising globally and poses a significant challenge to the health of individuals and healthcare systems. The main factor causing obesity is not sugar. It is a combination of many factors, such as caloric intake and expenditure, exercise, dietary habits...