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(Archived document, may contain errors) Waging the War of Ideas: Why There Are No Shortcuts By John Blundell My goal today is to set a broad historical scene and remind us of those who fought in the trenches for freedom in the 1940s, '50s, -and '60s. I will d 'raw on the. strategic insights of F. A. Hayek and describe how those insights influenc e d the intellectual entrepreneurs of the era. Finally, I will draw some general insights and conclusions for the years ahead.

Increasingly, policymakers are focused on entrepreneurial innovation as a key to unlocking higher levels of economic growth. With the economy still functioning at a sub-par level and the unemployment rate a stagnant 9 percent, many people believe that only heightened entrepreneurial activity can get America moving again. President Obama shares this viewpoint, and legislative bodies at all levels have been intensifying their focus on this policy. However, what is the role of government in nurturing innovative products, services, and business ideas? Is government, through its banking and regulat...

A dog infected with monkeypox is the subject of a new case report—it seems dogs can get monkeypox, according to a suspected transmission. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control have adjusted their guidance to include dogs as animals that can catch the virus.

China’s senior population official acknowledged in an annual population meeting that China’s population growth slowed down and was ...

The founder of a Chinese financial news media and a director of his company were reportedly sentenced to ...