by Dan Mitchell | Feb 5, 2021 | Blogs, Economics
My late friend Walter Williams was a first-rate economist, an important public intellectual, and a truly great American. He also was an amazing communicator, with an unparalleled ability to make important points in a succinct and easy-to-understand manner....
by Andrew F. Quinlan | Dec 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
This week saw the passing of Walter E. Williams at age 84. A long-time friend of the Center for Freedom and Prosperity (CF&P), Dr. Williams served on our advisory board and his columns were frequently cited on our blog. Dr Williams was also a colleague and a...
by Dan Mitchell | Dec 3, 2020 | Blogs, Economics
One of America’s leading public intellectuals, Walter Williams, has passed away. In 2014, I shared a teaser for Suffer No Fools, a video biography of his life. To commemorate the life of this great man, here’s the full video. I first got to know Walter when I was a...
by Dan Mitchell | Jul 4, 2018 | Blogs, Uncategorized
To keep with tradition, it’s time to expand my collection of 4th-of-July columns. In 2010, I contemplated the issue of libertarians and patriotism. My view, for what it’s worth, is captured by this t-shirt. In 2011, I pondered research about the partisan implications...
by Dan Mitchell | Aug 28, 2017 | Blogs, Economics
I generally use Texas as a good example when discussing public policy. Particularly compared to places such as California. I like the sensible attitude about guns, but the absence of an income tax is particularly admirable when considering economic issues, and I...
