THE CASE FOR FREE ENTERPRISE
Powerline ^ | 25 Nov 2024 | John Hinderaker
Posted on 11/27/2024 12:07:16 PM PST by Rummyfan
Martha Njolomole was born in Malawi, one of the poorest nations in Africa, and a country where pretty much all economic activity is controlled by the government. She grew up in a household that had neither running water nor electricity. Nor did her family own any books. Through a combination of talent and extraordinary diligence, Martha won a scholarship to study in the United States. She was stunned by what she found here. This Prager U video, released this morning, tells Martha’s story:
Sometimes the messenger is an important part of the message. At American Experiment, we like to get Martha in front of audiences of young people to explain the virtues of free enterprise and to counter the pro-socialist propaganda that many young Americans take for granted.
I should add that, in addition to being possibly the nicest person I know, Martha is an excellent economist. Basically a math person, she can do multiple factor regression analyses and other mathematical work relevant to her discipline. In addition to commenting on economic issues and the news of the day at American Experiment’s web site, testifying before various committees, etc., she has authored several major papers...
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1 posted on 11/27/2024 12:07:16 PM PST by Rummyfan
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