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What is the Bretton Woods system? How does is it work and it is effective? The Bretton Woods system was a system of foreign currency exchange where other nations values their currency against the United States’ gold standard. This placed restrictions on currency and exchange. Read more about the Bretton Woods system and how it works.
Who is Arjuna in The Bhagavad Gita? What is his role in the story and what lessons does he learn? Arjuna in The Bhagavad Gita is a prince who learns that he will go into battle facing his family. He seeks out Krishna for help and learns about seeking God and fulfilling his dharma. Read more about Arjuna in The Bhagavad Gita.
What does it mean to be anti-big government? Why is this a cornerstone of conservative values? Being anti-big government means that you reject government regulation and any use of the welfare system. Conservatives claim to be anti-big government despite suffering due to lack of regulation and environmental destruction. Read more about the conservative anti-big government ideology.
What does Milton Friedman say about poverty? How can capitalism be used to alleviate poverty? According to Milton Friedman, poverty is bad for the economy and society. However, anti-poverty programs also harm the economy for a few key reasons. Read more about Milton Friedman, poverty, and how he proposes economies can work to alleviate poverty.
What is corporate exploitation? How does corporate abuse harm people and why is it tolerated? Corporate exploitation is when corporations abuse their power, go unregulated, and cause harm through their actions. Common forms of corporate exploitation are environmental deregulation, worker exploitation, and illness such as cancer clusters. Read more about corporate exploitation and what it means.
What is the Prakriti meaning? How does The Bhagavad Gita explain how Prakriti drives our actions? Prakriti is the source of the three Gunas—sattva, rajas, and tamas. Only sattva is a desirable Guna, but all three are driven by Prakriti. In The Bhagavad Gita, Krishna explains the Prakriti meaning. Read more about the Prakriti meaning and how it drive action through the Gunas.
What is floating currency? How does it work and why should it be used? A “floating currency” is the idea that the market should determine the value of a country’s currency. This is unregulated and according to Milton Friedman, much more beneficial. Read more about floating currency and how it works.
Which economic system is the best? Why does Milton Friedman believe capitalism is best? Throughout history, many leaders and economists have asked “which economic system is the best?” According to Milton Friedman, the answer is clear. Capitalism is the best type of economic system. Keep reading to find out which economic system is the best.
What are the different kinds of meditation? What do these types of meditation accomplish? Meditation can take both active and inactive forms. In The Bhagavad Gita, Krishna explains to Arjuna how the different kinds of meditation can bring him closer to god. Read more about the different kinds of meditation in The Bhagavad Gita.
What is a Southern identity? Why is the American south so deeply entrenched in conservative ideology? Much of the current conservative identity comes from traditional Southern identity. While it doesn’t cover all elements of Southern identity, southerners resent that aspects of life like family, church, and jobs requiring physical labor are cast as backward and ignorant. Read more about Southern identity and its relationship to conservatism.