FRIENDLY FIREMusk Expresses Disdain for Tariffs in Veiled Shot at TrumpThe late economist Milton Friedman despised levies on trade. Tesla’s CEO appears to feel the same.Josh Fiallo
NOT ALL ABOUT YOUCEO Lobbying Group to Rethink Putting Shareholders FirstThe Business Roundtable group—representing some of the most powerful names in the game—has rejected Milton Friedman’s long-held maxim.Barbie Latza Nadeau
DEEP DIVEIf You Read One Book on LibertarianismLibertarian-ish Rand Paul is officially running for president. For those looking to understand libertarianism, or how it influences Paul, this book is a good place to start.Nick Gillespie
Good GigKrugman’s Comic-Book ClaimsThe Times columnist no longer bothers to engage with his opponents, writes Nick Gillespie, but simply calls names and makes sweeping declarations. Nick Gillespie
OVERREACTIONEverybody ChillFed Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank might buy fewer bonds and raise rates—then the markets freaked out. But let’s get a reality check here, writes Daniel Gross.Daniel Gross
Moral thingsDo Libertarians Have an Obligation to Not Aggressively Pursue Government Carve-outs?Justin Green
Pop ArtOldenburg Moved Art Ahead by Looking BackThe Daily Pic: The "pop" in his culture came from the 1930s.Blake Gopnik
Wonk TalkBernanke Tips His HandThe Fed chief signaled today that he may be about to make a bold move to help the economy.Matthew Zeitlin
Friedman Hearts Keynes!Libertarian hero Milton Friedman admired the prince of the New Deal? So says a long-lost essay.Nicholas Wapshott
