Democracy Belongs on the List
Classical liberalism has sometimes been suspicious of democracy. But it shouldn’t be.
Matt Zwolinski
Matt Zwolinski is a political philosopher at the University of San Diego and director of the Center for Ethics, Economics, and Public Policy.
Essays
Not So Obvious, Not So Simple
When you hear that good politics is always simple, think twice.
Is It Really Socialism?
Don’t fight over mere words. Understand what’s behind them.
The Power of Public Unions
Not all labor unions are alike. Public sector unions face different incentives, and they often bargain away better governance.
The Power of Wealth
In every political system, wealthy and powerful people will try to write the rules to favor themselves. Liberal democracies should use a range of policy tools to resist elite capture.
The Enemy Is Power, Wherever You Find It
Concentrations of power are a danger, and a liberal society must reckon with them wherever they occur.
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