Posts Tagged ‘Epok Times’
#83 Secular Stagnation
Secular Stagnation Secular stagnation is caused by economic policies that are rooted in a non-Christian worldview. “The award for shortest-lived economic theory in history goes to Larry Summers for Secular Stagnation.” That’s a quip I wrote to a friend a few years ago. Here’s the background. There were questions about why the economy was not…
Read More#80 Incentivizing Sloth
Incentivizing Sloth The US Government has increased unemployment benefits, which means many workers are paid more to stay home than to work. The Christian worldview clearly states that we should not incentivize sloth. In the Wall Street Journal this week, Daniel Henninger asks “Is the American work ethic dying?” and the subtitle reads, “Covid…
Read More#79 There is No Free Manna
There is No Free Manna Profligate spending is not Biblical because it violates the scriptural truths about fair measures and stealing. It harms the poor, the old, and the young. Manna in the desert was free. Government money in 2021 is not. Joe Biden is not God, Janet Yellen is not Moses and…
Read More#78 Are We Born Good?
Are we Born Good? We are not born good. The Christian Worldview explains how fallen people are called to redeem the world by increasing consumer surplus for their neighbors. Chloe Zhao, received the Oscar for best director for her film Nomadland. Ms Zhao, who moved to the U.S. when she was in high school, referenced…
Read More#77 A Country Without Borders
A Country Without Borders National borders are Biblical. They should be enforced in a way that cares for neighbors, protects Biblically endorsed private property, and promotes economic thriving. Biblical Economic Policy – https://amzn.to/2Su5p7l
Read More#75 The Tax Cartel
The Tax Cartel Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wants to form a multinational tax cartel that will increase corporate taxes that are paid by poor consumers. Christians favor lower taxes that decrease consumer prices and increase employment among disadvantaged groups.
Read More#74 The Wall of Separation Between Education and State
The Wall of Separation Between Education and State Monopolies always reduce the quality and quantity of the service provided, and this is exemplified in public education. Private education produces a greater supply, with increased quality.
Read More#72 Two Worlds
Two Worlds The Christian response to two worlds is to find a community of fellow believers from which to gain strength. That is how Christians can be in the world, but not of the world.
Read More#73 Price or Politics
Price of Politics The free market price system more effectively distributes goods to the poor, because it increases the supply. Political economic systems distribute scarce goods to friends and family first via politics, not price.
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