Alexis Sémanne



Articles by Alexis Sémanne

When Regulation, Not Capitalism, Creates Fake Jobs

Among the criticisms of capitalism is that it supposedly creates meaningless jobs created by villainous capitalists to keep people docile. However, it is state power and regulation that makes many jobs little more than meaningless make work.

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Rethinking Sociology with Mises

Is Austrian economics compatible with modern sociology, which is presently dominated by collectivists? In fact, it is possible to apply praxeology to sociology analysis, and that is where one begins to approach this discipline in a manner that promotes liberty.

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The French State Plans to Force You to Drive an EV

In a recent statement, French Minister of Energy Olga Givernet expressed her frustration, declaring, “I am ready to take strong action on compulsory measures,” signaling the government’s intent to impose stricter regulations on companies for not transitioning to greener vehicle fleets quickly enough. This push for adopting electric vehicles (EVs) is part of a larger agenda to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability in France and Europe. The French Minister of Energy is prepared to make it compulsory for businesses to purchase a higher percentage of low-emission vehicles (such as electric and hybrid cars) when renewing their fleets, as current voluntary efforts are not meeting the government’s environmental targets. The original aim was to push companies to transition more

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