Tim Kane Libri

Twelve of the top 20 freest economies in the world are European. So why were there riots in Paris last year? Simple. France is not one of the top 20, suffering from low labor freedom and high unemployment. For over a decade, The Wall Street Journal and The Heritage Foundation, Washington's preeminent think tank, have tracked the march of economic freedom around the world with the influential Index of Economic Freedom. This year, the 2007 Index of Economic Freedom has been redesigned to be accessible to the congressional staffer and the college student, the finance minister and the financial adviser. The Index measures 10 freedoms - from property rights to entrepreneurship - in 157 countries. For the first time, the 2007 edition also analyzes regions to showcase the freest economies in every part of the world. Book jacket.

In The Immigrant Superpower, Tim Kane argues that immigration has long been a source of American strength and that exceptional immigrants have been crucial to American exceptionalism. Deftly combining stories of immigrants who have contributed to the American experience with analysis of the effects of immigration on wages and unemployment, Kane's impassioned view of how immigration has made America great stands in contrast to the broken and dysfunctional debate about immigration.

The book delves into the historical patterns of financial imbalance leading to the downfall of great civilizations, such as the Roman Empire and Imperial Spain. The authors analyze how these economic failures resulted in civil collapse and draw parallels to contemporary America, suggesting it may be on a similar trajectory. Through this exploration, they highlight the critical relationship between economic stability and the longevity of superpowers, offering insights into the potential consequences of current financial trends.

Two economists explain why financial imbalance causes civil collapse--and why America could be next. From the Roman Empire to the Ming Dynasty to Imperial Spain, the superpowers of the world have grown to become the greatest economic, political, and military forces of their time--only to collapse.

The evolution of vampires in film is traced from their origins with Bela Lugosi's portrayal of Dracula in 1931. Initially presented as elegant villains, the genre transformed over the years to depict vampires as complex supernatural beings, eventually evolving into sympathetic characters. This dynamic shift reflects the changing tastes and interests of audiences, showcasing how vampire narratives have adapted to cultural and societal influences throughout cinematic history.

Focusing on US armed forces leadership culture, the book critiques current personnel management and suggests reforms to enhance troop empowerment and local command authority. It builds on the All-Volunteer Force reforms of 1973, advocating for increased individual agency throughout military careers and promoting diversity within the services. Kane's blueprint aims to create a more responsive and inclusive military structure that better supports its personnel.