It is nearing the time of the summer when I take a short break between teaching my summer graduate business class and the kick-off the for the fall semester.
I plan to finish two books I am reading right now, both of which show what is on this entrepreneurial mind right now. I recommend both of them to all of you:
The first book is called New Threats to Freedom from Templeton Press. It includes thirty essays from a variety of people (for example, Christopher Hitchens, Daniel Hannan, Anne Applebaum, Jessica Gavora, Christina Hoff Sommers, Bruce Bawer, and David Mamet) writing about cultural phenomena that are slowly eroding our liberties. Some powerful stuff have been compiled for this book. The essay format makes it good beach -- or in my case back porch -- reading.
The second book is titled Right to Earn a Living by Timothy Sandefur (published by the Cato Institute). Sandefur details numerous instances of local, state, and federal government interference with citizens' economic freedom, often turning their American dreams into a nightmare. When special interests are involved, abuse of government 'oversight' can take many forms, from manipulating licensing laws and limiting free speech in advertising, to unfair rules that override private property rights. The book includes many examples.
I plan to finish two books I am reading right now, both of which show what is on this entrepreneurial mind right now. I recommend both of them to all of you:
The first book is called New Threats to Freedom from Templeton Press. It includes thirty essays from a variety of people (for example, Christopher Hitchens, Daniel Hannan, Anne Applebaum, Jessica Gavora, Christina Hoff Sommers, Bruce Bawer, and David Mamet) writing about cultural phenomena that are slowly eroding our liberties. Some powerful stuff have been compiled for this book. The essay format makes it good beach -- or in my case back porch -- reading.The second book is titled Right to Earn a Living by Timothy Sandefur (published by the Cato Institute). Sandefur details numerous instances of local, state, and federal government interference with citizens' economic freedom, often turning their American dreams into a nightmare. When special interests are involved, abuse of government 'oversight' can take many forms, from manipulating licensing laws and limiting free speech in advertising, to unfair rules that override private property rights. The book includes many examples.
Dr. Cornwall:
I just saw your mention of Timothy Sandefur's book The Right to Earn a Living. You and your readers might be interested in our video interview with Mr. Sandefur, which covers many of the same themes as his book: http://www.ethicsandentrepreneurship.org/20090921/interview-with-timothy-sandefur-on-market-and-political-entrepreneurs/