by Dr Richard Grant Our problems with bureaucracy arise, not from the bureaucracy itself, but from the government (elected or otherwise) that creates more programmes and regulations for the bureaucracy to manage and enforce. As …
by Nicholas Woode-Smith Central planning didn’t only fail in these communist giants. It has also failed to achieve good results in mixed economies. Brazil embraced developmental policies that restricted imports and protected industries against foreign …
by James Peron I do cringe a bit at calling such crusades witch-hunts, because there are no such things as witches. But there is such a thing as job creation, and that is what the …
by Phumlani Majozi Many South Africans wrongly think that more government regulation is in the public interest. And politicians love enacting new laws – they believe their major responsibility in our society is to adopt …
by James Peron It may not be immediately obvious, but it is accurate to say, living in a nation tolerant of others means longer lives on average for everyone. Nations that are prosperous see tolerance …
by Sindile Vabaza South African government policies result in a paradoxical situation: Even when industrial output grows, jobs are not created. Instead, firms invest in more capital- and skill-intensive technologies. Accelerating economic growth does not …
by Sindile Vabaza Economic freedom enshrines personal choice, voluntary exchange and protection of private property. It is the freedom to start a business or hire an employee without government interference, or to invest and trade …