Author: AF Editors

By Aug 14,2013

Has the Fed Been Successful?

The Federal Reserve is considered sacrosanct by many. Economist George Selgin pulls back the curtain, exposes the smoke and mirrors, and explains why the Federal Reserve has been a “century...

By Aug 08,2013

The Federal Reserve's Irresponsibility

Dr. George Selgin explains Walter Bagehot’s classic lender of last resort rule stating that, during a crisis, central banks should lend freely to solvent institutions at high rates of interest....

By Aug 07,2013

Should You Go to Law School?

This “Welcome to Washington” panel discussion was held on June 26, 2013 at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. and was sponsored by the Cato Institute, Institute for Humane Studies,...

By Jul 23,2013

Ted Cruz’s 2012 Election Analysis

Senator Ted Cruz discusses his views on the 2012 election. Margaret Thatcher famously said, “First you win the argument, then you win the vote.” Cruz highlights this as the reason...

By Jul 16,2013

Alternative Nation: An Evening with Kennedy

Kennedy is best known as the host of MTV’s “Alternative Nation,” where she helped popularize alternative bands such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and many others. But Kennedy is alternative...