March 9, 2026 marks 250 years since the publication of Adam Smith’s ‘An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations’ , first published on March 9, 1776. The book helped launch modern economics by asking a question that still matters to every business leader and policymaker: what allows a society to produce more, trade more effectively, and raise living standards over time?  At its core, The Wealth of Nations  is a book about productivity, exchange, and the rul

Much has been written about why health care in the United States does not function like a free market. Prices are opaque. Buyers are displaced. Costs flow through third parties. Market discipline never fully forms. What is discussed far less is that the same structural defects exist, often more severely, inside the retirement system. Employer-sponsored retirement plans did not emerge through voluntary exchange between buyers and sellers. They did not evolve through price comp

Written by Luis Silva-Ball, CEO of Digifianz Original Post HERE.   Whenever I'm feeling burnt out, disoriented or lacking motivation, I go back and re-read this one book: "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand. I just re-read it this past month, and it hit harder than ever.Every time I revisit this book, it lights a fire in me. It’s not just a story—it’s a call to action for entrepreneurs who refuse to settle for mediocrity. There’s something about the characters’ relentless drive, the

This year, Liberty Ventures had the privilege of sponsoring the Spartan World Championship  in Abu Dhabi—a prestigious event that embodies resilience, grit, and the spirit of pushing boundaries. True to Spartan founder Joe De Sena’s  signature style, the VIP experience wasn’t about sipping cocktails in the desert. Instead, it meant embracing the challenge head-on. That’s how I found myself competing in a Spartan Trifecta  over the course of one weekend. What’s a Spartan Trife

Last week, we had the privilege of hosting a panel at the Atlas Network  Liberty Forum with some of the most inspiring leaders we’ve had the chance to work with. The focus of the panel was on how principled business leaders can promote capitalism as a force for good and path to greater human flourishing. Our panelists— Matt Cole , Jane Poynter , and Colin Greenspon —each brought unique perspectives, but they were strongly aligned on these two key principles: 1️⃣ Partner with

By John Pinheiro, Director of Research at the Acton Institute Read original article HERE . As we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026, what exactly will Americans be celebrating? The 1619 Project rejects 1776 as an important moment in the history of liberty. Instead, it calls the year 1619 America’s “true founding,” arguing that American history has been marked not by the growth of liberty but rather by oppression. Self-styled “post-liberal” conserv