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Free Trade and Open Markets - Fair Trade and Global Capitalism

Links and original content pertaining to free trade and open markets, including information on global capitalism, NAFTA, GATT, the WTO, and corporate deregulation.
Summary of Kelo v. New London (2005) - Supreme Court Eminent Domain Case
This controversial Supreme Court eminent domain case, Kelo v. New London, changed eminent domain law in the United States.
The Effect of Income Taxes on Economic Growth
An extensive article examining the effects of tax policy on the economy.
Bush and Kerry on Global Trade
An article from 2004, looking at similarities and differences between Bush's position on free trade and that of Kerry.
International Society for Individual Liberty
A prominent international libertarian activist group, with extensive online resources.
The Cato Institute
The nation's leading libertarian think-tank, dealing extensively with both free trade and civil liberty issues.
An Animated Introduction to the Philosophy of Liberty
A very user-friendly ten-minute musical Flash animation summarizing the ideas behind libertarianism, particularly fiscal libertarianism.
Free Markets and Poverty
An article, written by Christian E. Weller and Adam Hersh, arguing that free market economies promote poverty.

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