From Vegas to Vancouver: Free Minds Across the World Get Together to Strive for Free Markets
It’s human nature. The more we’re restricted from doing something, the more we want to do it. It’s the same with government regulations. When governments
Free Market Thinker Rakesh Wadhwa to Speak at Capitalism & Morality 2019
On August 3, 2019, some of the finest minds would be getting together in Vancouver to discuss the philosophy of freedom and liberty. This annual event brings together thinktanks and leaders from across the globe to meet and share their ideas.
Don’t Miss Rakesh Wadhwa Speaking at Freedom Fest 2019
Businessman and economist, Rakesh Wadhwa has been invited to speak at FreedomFest, scheduled for July 17-20, 2019. The event will be hosted at Paris Resort, Las Vegas, USA. The event is expected to be attended by more than 2,000 participants and over
Countries or Jails? In Favor of Open Borders
The following arguments are often touted to close borders, build "Berlin" walls and have Stasi & KGB type security at the border shooting immigrants. As we see all arguments are without merit and fail the basic
How Can We Become a Global Economy with Closed Borders?
Have you ever read what’s on your passport? If, like me, your passport is Indian, you will see it bears the legend, “These are to request and require in the Name of the President of the Republic of India all those whom it may
Rakesh Wadhwa to Speak at FreedomFest
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“Immigration policy is one of the biggest issues facing America today. With migrant caravans approaching the border, asylum-seeking families being separated, welfare and healthcare systems being overwhelmed, immigration laws being ignored,
Fiery Debates at FreedomFest!
“By the collision of different sentiments, sparks of truth strike out, and political light is obtained.” — Ben Franklin
FreedomFest is known for its exciting and fiery debates, and this year is no exception. John Mackey, CEO
Are We Limiting the Borders of Progress?
Isn’t it ironic that amidst a race towards globalization of business, the major economies of the world are becoming increasingly protectionist in their outlook? The problem is that those propagating closed borders aren’t really
Rakesh Wadhwa to Present at the FreedomFest at Vegas
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Winner of the Frederic Bastiat award for journalism and chairman of companies in both India and Dubai, Rakesh Wadhwa has been invited to speak at FreedomFest,
Step Aside, Bureaucrats, And Make Way for Progress
We have seen markets fail, right? Some are quick to site such instances and proclaim the benefits of government regulation. However, government failure is often hidden and only a handful of people seem to be
Rakesh Wadhwa. Ever since, I was a school boy, I knew India was on the wrong path. Socialism was just not what we needed to get ahead. Government controlled our travel; government controlled our ability to buy and sell; and government controlled our freedom to move our money. My life has focused on the inherent rights people have. When I was in college, I never understood, what the governments meant by their "socialistic attitude". If people are free to buy, sell and move their capital themselves without any restrictions by state, then the welfare of people is inevitable & hence the countries they live in will become wealthy.
The Bastiat Award is a journalism award, given annually by the International Policy Network, London. Bastiat Prize entries are judged on intellectual content, the persuasiveness of the language used and the type of publication in which they appear. Rakesh Wadhwa won the 3rd prize (a cash award of $1,000 and a candlestick), in 2006.
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