Our country is plagued with state paternalism, and it’s only getting worse. From the sugar tax and its potential expansion … Continue reading “State paternalism rests on shaky philosophical foundations”

This week a major scandal came to light with regard to the setting of LIBOR, which is the interest rate … Continue reading “To the man with a hammer…every problem is a nail”

Michael Sandel is in town at the moment to promote his book How Markets Crowd Out Morals. His article on … Continue reading “Service with a smile – the market economy and civic virtue”

An organisation called Catholic Voices organises seminars – amongst other things – to help young Catholics in the media. A few … Continue reading “Can markets be made moral? Ask a silly question…”