CapitalismWhat is capitalism? What is a capitalist? Capitalism defined.
Collectivism & StatismCollectivism holds that the individual is not an end in oneself, but is a tool to serve the ends of collective; collectivism leads politically to statism.
CompetitionFreedom of competition is a consequence of the political right to life, liberty, property and the pursuit of happiness applied to the economic sphere of production and trade.
CorporationA corporation is a business within a legal framework (based on individual rights) to limit liability where there is a separation of management and ownership.
CrimeA crime is a violation of the law. Under capitalism, the acts that are criminal are those that violate the rights of others.
DepressionsGreat depressions are caused by the government’s monopoly on money, and central banking, and not by capitalism and the free-market.
EducationEducation is the means of providing a child with the knowledge they require to become an independent, self-sustaining, rational adult.
EthicsEthics are those rules of behavior in relating to other individuals; ethics is individual morality applied to living life in society.
Foreign PolicyThe foreign policy of a capitalist government to other countries is identical in principle to its policy towards its citizens: the banning of the initiation of force from all relationships.
GovernmentUnder capitalism, a government is an agency with a monopoly on the use of physical force used to protect individual rights.
HealthcareUnder capitalism, there is a separation of health care and state, where the government is not permitted to interfere with the practice of medicine.
HistoryThe history of capitalism shows that when freedom is applied to personal relationships, the arts, technology, and the sciences, it leads to human flourishing, peace, and progress.
ImmigrationIn regards to immigration, a capitalist country secures its borders just like an individual secures their property.
Individual RightsIndividual rights are principles that form the bridge between individual morality and the ethical principles governing society.
LawUnder capitalism, the guiding principle of the law is for the individual to respect the rights of everyone by violating the rights of no one.
MarketsEconomics is the science of production and trade under a division of labor (market) society.
RegulationThe government’s job is to protect rights as a referee, not to regulate their affairs through non-objective laws and regulations.
ReligionReligion is a pre-philosophical outlook of the world (that attempts to provide a comprehensive view of existence) that affirms the supernatural, faith, and altruism.
UnionsUnder capitalism, all unions are voluntary as opposed to coercive/involuntary and operate under the right to free-association and the freedom to contract.
Wealth & PovertyThe poor, like the rich, require economic freedom under a rule of law
WomenCapitalism leads to the freedom of all individuals — including women.
Depressions
Great depressions are caused by the government’s monopoly on money, and central banking, and not by capitalism and the free-market.