The Libertarian

By The Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at AustinNews Politics History

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January 29, 2019 Harold Demsetz and the Legacy of the Chicago School
Richard Epstein commemorates the passing of Harold Demsetz and explains the enduring influence that he and other figures that emerged from the University of Chicago have had on public policy.
21 min
January 24, 2019 Teacher Unions, Strikes, and Public Education
Richard Epstein uses the recent strike in the L.A. Unified School District to explain the ways in which teacher unions often impede meaningful education reform.
20 min
January 10, 2019 Emergency Powers and the Presidency
Richard Epstein examines legal and historical evidence to determine whether President Trump’s could really build a border wall by declaring a national emergency.
18 min
December 20, 2018 Obamacare, Back in the Courts
Richard Epstein examines a recent ruling out of Texas declaring that the entirety of Obamacare is unconstitutional.
25 min
December 14, 2018 Europe in Turmoil
Richard Epstein considers a trio of European controversies — the UK’s struggle with Brexit, the fuel tax protests in France, and the backlash to immigration in Germany — and analyzes what it means for the future of Europe.
17 min
December 07, 2018 Trump vs. GM
Richard Epstein warns against the dangers of the president bullying private business, explains how attempts to help the working class could backfire, and cautions against the Trump Administration’s use of tariffs.
22 min
November 29, 2018 Free Speech and Campaign Finance
Richard Epstein examines the state of campaign finance law, explains why disclosure laws may no longer be the remedy they were once thought to be, and responds to proposals aimed at getting money out of politics.
26 min
November 15, 2018 Why School Choice Matters
Richard Epstein explains the economic rationale for school choice and considers the successes of the charter school sector.
18 min
November 07, 2018 Debating Birthright Citizenship
Richard Epstein parses the argument that birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment, considers President Trump’s efforts to undo it by executive order, and lays out the principles that should guide immigration policy.
23 min
October 30, 2018 The Perils of Soft Socialism
Richard Epstein examines the newly fashionable calls for “democratic socialism” in America, and explains what the effects of such an agenda would look like.
24 min

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The inimitable Richard Epstein offers his unique perspective on national developments in public policy and the law.

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