Donald J. Boudreaux, Ph.D.

Author Articles

Dear NY Times: Applauding the Case for Creative Destruction

Op-ed makes it clear that even as companies 'die,' American capitalism survives and thrives.

Dear WSJ: People Won't Buy Cars from Bankrupt Companies

But a bailout 'postpones' competitiveness and lessens chance of Big Three survival.

Dear NY Times: White House Bailout Logic is Flawed

In times of economic distress it is more important to use resources more carefully, not less.

Dear WSJ: Market Logic Protects Us from 'Arrogance'

Private contracts are good because decisions are not governed by outsiders' personal feelings.

Dear Baltimore Sun: Nationalizing Auto Industry Means Sacrificing Others

It is impossible to know if the future benefits of electric cars are worth what could be lost by subsidizing them.

Dear Baltimore Sun: Politicians Aren't Business Experts

If you wouldn't entrust your 401(k) to a senator why support political investments in the auto industry?

Dear Toledo Blade: Americans Can Invest in Companies Without Bailouts

If the public aren't investing in auto manufacturers, why should Congress?

Dear WSJ: Government Can't Even Get Socialism Right

Auto industry and 'sadistic' anti-capitalists.

Dear USA Today: Companies Are Not 'Big Brother'

Economic competition 'discovers' what consumers like better than media or politicians.

Dear NY Times: Initiative, Not Government, Creates Prosperity

When the state takes over meeting the needs of individuals people become less resourceful.

Dear NY Times: U.S. Economy Overflows with Outliers

Free markets give unprecedented opportunities to many.

Dear WSJ: Governments Are Little Different Than Pirates

Like Somali bandits seizing ships, governments seize property under threat of personal harm.

Dear Globe: Spending Santas Will Stay Jolly

Elected officials give pork indiscriminately to the nice on their list.

Dear NY Times: Involvement Doesn't Mean Understanding

Despite youth participation in Obama's campaign, many college grads lack basic civic knowledge.

Dear WSJ: Don't Let GM Sell Taxpayers a Lemon

If GM is so innovative why do the company need a bailout?

Dear Post: Auto Bailout Will Lead to Economic Contraction

A bailout of GM, Ford and Chrysler would take resources away from productive companies.

Dear WSJ: Anti-Intellectualism on the Left and Right

Taking from the rich will enrich the poor, wage floors, politics can be 'cleansed' of special interests.

Dear Post: 'Too Big to Fail' Gets it Wrong

Failure is vital for unproductive companies, especially the big ones.

Dear WSJ: Economic Snake Oil Not Stimulating

Proponents of economic stimulus should listen to Frederic Bastiat.

Dear Baltimore Sun: High Debt Reflects Irresponsible Gov't Spending

Making sense of the trade deficit.