The Open Market Blog

• By: Fred L. Smith, Jr.
• 02/24/2012

Michael Greve’s recently released, The Upside-Down Constitution, traces the evolution of federalism in of our Constitution. He persuasively documents the transition from competitive federalism…

• By: Fred L. Smith, Jr.
• 02/23/2012

Political campaigns are rarely useful in raising the level of public discourse. The current one is no exception. There is great concern over the “loss”…

• By: Fred L. Smith, Jr.
• 10/27/2011

Bill Niskanen was an individual who will be missed sorely in a world where intellectuals of integrity are a rare breed.

• By: Fred L. Smith, Jr.
• 09/23/2011

Our Constitution created a pro-property rights, pro-contract rule of law -- a system promoting entrepreneurial growth. On this 224th Anniversary of the creation…