On the defence industry
How many times have you read that Russia is winning the arms race over the West only because the companies there are state-owned, so they do and develop what they’re…
On dynasties
Every time we refer to history or use words from history books, it gets tricky. On the one hand, we assume that current events are of the same kind as…
Build national economies, you strengthen peace!
It is interesting how many times in history the development of international trade has led to wars. The story is similar each time. Open your country to international trade. Some…
On value-rational action
A founding figure of Western social science, Max Weber, distinguished several types of political action, two of which are particularly interesting: Instrumental rational action. Means are judged by whether they…
Waiting for founding fathers
Two clearly alternative electoral projects have grown up in the Czech Republic. One grouped around the Communist Party, the other grouped around the Freedom and Direct Democracy party, which is…
On savings and national economy
Imagine being put in charge of a business in a lousy state. The equipment is outdated and unmaintained, the people are demotivated, the customers are angry, the place is a…