Monday, September 21, 2015

What is the best way to help the poor?

This article argues that the market system is the best way to help billions escape from poverty: https://reason.com/blog/2015/09/21/if-pope-francis-wants-to-help-the-poor-h. It is a response to Pope Francis's criticism of capitalism and "unbridled consumerism" and their role in creating poverty and pollution.

Here is another dim review of Pope Francis's grasp of the ability of free markets, the rule of law, and free trade to help the poor escape poverty: http://www.wsj.com/article_email/pope-francis-unfettered-1442875692-lMyQjAxMTE1OTI2MjQyMjI2Wj.

Wealth of Nations

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