Why do we often find ourselves refighting the same debates between open markets and mercantilism that preoccupied the 18th century? Consider this question as you read our new lead essay by authors Tawni Hunt Ferrarini, M. Scott Niederjohn, Mark C. Schug, and William C. Wood surrounding our theme, political economy, on A Call to Liberty.
For our history fans, you can also check our new pamphlet commentary essay written by Ball State students, Owen Holzbach and Daniel Rivera-Mills, and Ball State professor, Nathanael Snow.
A Call to Liberty is a two-year, 24-part series that strives to reawaken interest in and respect for the Declaration of Independence as we approach its 250th anniversary in July of 2026. Every month, Liberty Fund brings you a slate of fresh content that explores questions related to important themes from the Declaration and considers them in relation to our past, our present, and our future.
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