It is a universal normative truth that individuals are responsible for their own actions. Only a culture that rejects this truth could claim that access to weapons is the cause of people choosing to use weapons to kill other people.

Do Americans lose because of international trade? No. A new study shows that American consumers win from trade with China. Here's how.

As back-to-school time nears, it’s worth celebrating the many ways that public libraries facilitate non-coercive, self-directed learning for all members of the community.

Amid today’s gyrating stock market and increasing talk of recession, let’s refresh ourselves on the momentous events of nine decades past.

FEE is proud to present a series of lectures from the “Leadership in Action” seminar, which took place at University of Denver in July. You'll have an opportunity to dive deeper into why free enterprise and strong character offer the best opportunity to generate wealth for everyone. Explore the principles of virtuous leadership, find out how to utilize economic thinking to solve problems, and learn how to think critically and communicate confidently.

One of the most important lessons from economics is that *everyone* responds to incentives. We all make decisions based on our perception of the likely positive benefits and potential negative consequences of our actions. And since the rules and institutions present in a society define all of the basic incentives people face on a daily basis, knowing which types of rules and institutions lead to prosperity and economic growth and which don't is one of the most valuable things any of us can learn.