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98Tokay
10-25-2010, 04:31 PM
This is a great introduction to Julian Simon, one of the greatest economists of the 20th century (and certainly the most under-appreciated).

http://studentsforliberty.org/news/the-little-guide-to-julian-simon/

Simon used hard facts and sound logic to debunk the claims of radical environmentalists who predicted disaster. He showed that overpopulation is a myth, endangered species aren't really endangered, and that freedom and liberty are the keys to human prosperity.

He's pretty cool, and he died way too young. He was a hardcore libertarian too.

Meatwasp
10-25-2010, 04:33 PM
What a shame he died so soon.

98Tokay
10-25-2010, 04:47 PM
What a shame he died so soon.

As a friend said once, "the great tragedy of the Nobel Prize is that Julian Simon died before it could be given to him."

sluggo
10-25-2010, 05:28 PM
Thank you for the link.

Very interesting stuff.

98Tokay
10-25-2010, 09:33 PM
bump :D