Robertas Bakula
He holds a MA degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from CEVRO Institute, Prague, Czech Republic and a BS from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. He is a former Visiting Research Fellow at AIER.
Articles
Nothing Was “Normal” on the Other Side of the Wall
“Nothing was ‘normal’ about the totalitarian life in socialist GDR, if by ‘normal’ we mean pursuit of human happiness and fulfilment.” ~Robertas Bakula and Luis Carlos Araujo Quintero
If Only Someone Made the Moral Case for Capitalism
“If only there were someone who could have warned the new intellectuals that they ‘must fight for capitalism, not as a ‘practical’ issue, not as an economic issue, but, with the most righteous pride, as a moral issue. That is what capitalism deserves, and nothing less will save it.'” ~ Robertas Bakula
The Dark Magic of Promotio Competitio
“There is no point in struggling if there is no end to be achieved. Promotio Competitio should be relegated to the corner of forbidden, dark magic. Instead, I suggest we embrace Freedom Protecto and Celebratio Successio.” ~ Robertas Bakula
Book Review: How the “Chip War” Vindicates Economics
” Miller’s book exemplifies good, evidence-driven economic research. By educating the reader on the essential developments of the semiconductor industry, he inadvertently vindicates multiple economic thinkers and principles.” ~ Robertas Bakula
Perfect Failure in Pursuit of Perfect Competition
“The DMA is but another of Europe’s self-inflicted regulatory wounds. Sadly, it will also affect the ability of giants of Silicon Valley to continue delivering progress in the US and across the globe.” ~ Robertas Bakula
The Gospel of a 99% Consensus
“It is not surprising to see an array of messiahs come up with genocidal plans to banish all evil, that is, reliable energy — the blood of modern, long, and prosperous life — in the name of the revealed ‘truth.'” ~ Robertas Bakula
