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  • That depends a lot on the country.

    Increasing military capabilities is a good idea for ensuring peace in Europe.

    Removing regulations that make building new housing expensive will lead to more construction, more supply, and lower rents. Price controls on rent have very limited effects and hinder new construction.

    Trade and foreign investments is more effective in developing poor countries than foreign aid as charity spent on feel good programs.

    Entrepreneurship rewards skilled creative and hard work. It’s a path towards freedom and success, that’s possible for more people.

    Meritocracy is desirable.










  • Jesus never asked for wars in his name though. It’s not part of his teachings.

    Christianity changed a lot once it became the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.

    However Christianity also brought a lot of positive social changes with the focus on forgiveness and helping the unfortunate for example.

    It was spread by conquest, but also peaceful friendly missionaries. These missionaries often invented a writing system for the illiterate people they visited.