Acton Occasional Series

October 31, 2018

5 facts about Reformation Day

While most people know today as Halloween, for millions of Christians October 31, 2018 is also the 501st anniversary of Reformation Day. Here are five facts about the Protestant holiday: 1. Continue Reading...

October 30, 2018

Are we undercounting the number of unemployed?

Note: This is post #99 in a weekly video series on basic economics. The official unemployment rate in the U.S. only counts adults who are without a job and have actively looked for work within the past four weeks. Continue Reading...

October 29, 2018

FAQ: UK budget 2018, the end of austerity?

“Austerity is coming to an end,” Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond announced as he unveiled a budget laden with significant spending increases before the UK Parliament this afternoon. Here are the facts you need to know: What are the total numbers? Continue Reading...

October 29, 2018

To overcome structural injustice, increase order and individual freedom

Note: This article is part of the ‘Principles Project,’ a list of principles, axioms, and beliefs that undergird a Christian view of economics, liberty, and virtue. Click here to read the introduction and other posts in this series. Continue Reading...

October 25, 2018

Explainer: What you should know about the White House’s report on socialism

What just happened? On Tuesday the White House released “The Opportunity Costs of Socialism,” a report outlining the “opportunity costs of socialism on the macro economy, including standards of living, and the impact on the Federal budget.” Continue Reading...

October 23, 2018

What exactly is the unemployment rate?

Note: This is post #98 in a weekly video series on basic economics. If someone has a job, they’re defined as “employed.” But does that mean that everyone without a job is unemployed? Continue Reading...

October 22, 2018

Why we have a moral obligation to promote innovation

October 16, 2018

The economics of choosing the right career

Note: This is post #97 in a weekly video series on basic economics. Warning for young people: having a college degree no longer guarantees you’ll be able to find a good job, much less have a promising career. Continue Reading...

October 09, 2018

Are you more rational than the market?

Note: This is post #96 in a weekly video series on basic economics. The stock market is prone to certain anomalies. There’s the Monday Effect (where stocks fall more on Mondays), the January Effect (which says that stocks surge higher in that month), and the Momentum Effect (where past stock performance predicts future performance, at least a bit). Continue Reading...

October 05, 2018

Unemployment as economic-spiritual indicator — September 2018 report

Series Note: Jobs are one of the most important aspects of a morally functioning economy. They help us serve the needs of our neighbors and lead to human flourishing both for the individual and for communities. Continue Reading...

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