The Freeman: May 1993 Volume 43, 1993

This issue offers a global tour of economic lessons, contrasting Mexico’s cronyism, Argentina’s decline, Eastern Europe’s post-communist struggles, and Vietnam’s continued collectivist stagnation. A series of case studies shows how government policy impoverishes nations—from Ecuador’s agriculture to Romania’s medical system. Other essays revisit the Confederate Constitution and highlight charitable entrepreneurship as a humane alternative to state control.