35. Discussion Points

1. If money grew on trees, would we all be richer?

2. If the rich were poorer, would the poor be richer?

3. Why does liberty bring about prosperity?

4. Is democracy better than freedom?

5. Can morality be taught in public schools?

6. Is there a better guide than the Golden Rule?

7. What do Adam Smith and Charles Darwin have in common?

8. Why is common sense such a powerful tool?

9. Why do we act differently in small groups than in large ones?

10. Why does free health care cost so much?

11. Can compassion be enforced?

12. Do entitlements reduce poverty?

13. What is “the tragedy of the commons”?

14. Why do we care what others believe?

15. Do Michael Jordan and Bill Gates deserve their wealth?

16. Are do-gooders more harmful than evil-doers?

17. Do open borders take away jobs?

18. Can a shorter workweek create more jobs?

19. Who benefits from tariffs?

20. When are communism and liberty compatible?

21. Can socialism work with the right leader?

22. Why do some famish while others feast?

23. Why do underground markets emerge?

24. Who is John Rawls?