Charles W. Baird

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Milton Friedman, Right to Work, and Free Riders

APRIL 09, 2013 by CHARLES W. BAIRD

Right-to-work opponents like to argue that Milton Friedman opposed those laws. He did, but only because he opposed monopoly bargaining power. Until the NLRA is repealed, however, right-to-work at least offers some relief from the effects of monopoly bargaining.

On Paying Our “Fair Share”

JANUARY 24, 2013 by CHARLES W. BAIRD

Progressive taxes are both arbitrary and unfair.

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School Buses, Teamsters, and Rent-Seeking

DECEMBER 03, 2012 by CHARLES W. BAIRD

If you live in Illinois, the school bus could be bringing union intimidation to a town near you. Charles Baird looks at freedom of association and unionization in the busing business.

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Attack on Freedom of Association

NLRB, Teamsters, and Senate gang up.

MAY 07, 2012 by CHARLES W. BAIRD

A necessary, but not sufficient, condition for a worker to have effective freedom of association is to be able to hear and consider both pro- and anti-unionization arguments.

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June 2013

Cities are vast, complex orders that emerge from the voluntary actions of millions of people. In this issue, we take a look at them, from Sandy Ikeda's examination of the invisible blueprints that define cities, to Rod Lockwood's concept of a free city that could rescue Detroit, to Troy Camplin's theories of why cities exemplify the unity of paradox that defines beauty. Speaking of beauty, we reintroduce poetry to The Freeman. We also introduce The Arena, a monthly debate feature, and much, much more.Download Free PDF

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