Strange though it may sound, "the best interests of the child" is a principle in direct conflict with the principle of "justice". And we do need to decide which we hold higher.

If the head of Liberty will not speak out for liberty, who will?

No, no, you men out there, buck up. Valentine's Day is indeed rational.

More things economics can tell you: why BDSM clubs are full of munts.

In contrast, things that economists actually agree upon.

And some things that economists do not agree upon.

And finally, well, this story is going to run and run. Bernie Madoff and Bernie Cornfeld?