A Free (Rigged) Market is Good for Everyone Except 99% of Americans

A nice piece by Paul Buchheit.

Free-market libertarians go to outrageous exremes to convince themselves and others of the infallibility of the market. Even when opposing evidence smacks them in the face, they conjure up sound bites that seem vaguely convincing but are in reality meaningless. Here are some examples.

via A Free Rigged Market is Good for Everyone Except 99% of Americans.

“Fear the Boom and Bust” a Hayek vs. Keynes Rap Anthem

This has been around for a bit, but it is topical to this week’s material.