While economists are famous for their disagreements (and their incompetent forecasts), there is universal consensus in the profession that demand … More
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The Recipe for Job Creation: Less “Help” from Washington | International Liberty
The entire video was very concise, lasting less than four minutes, so it only scratched the surface. For those seeking … More
Power To The People: Can We Privatize The Welfare State? – Forbes
Government insurance for the elderly is invariably run like a Ponzi scheme. Payroll taxes paid by workers are not invested … More
Is Growing Inequality Caused By Liberal Public Policies? – Forbes
With regard to public schools, the same story seems to repeat itself again and again across the country. The D.C. … More
What Creates Jobs – John Stossel – Page full
FDR’s New Deal was the dawn of belief that jobs flow from government. FDR didn’t seem to care whether jobs … More
The Wisdom of Bastiat, as Revealed by Great Moments in Federal, State, and Local Government – Daniel J. Mitchell – Townhall Finance Conservative Columnists and Financial Commentary – Page full
I’ve periodically cited the great 19th-century French economist, Frederic Bastiat, for his very wise words about the importance of looking … More
Nobody Is Pushing Thomas Piketty’s Policies to Combat Economic Inequality – Michael Barone – Page full
A recent Congressional Budget Office report shows that when you measure federal taxes paid minus federal transfers received welfare, food … More
Ironies Abound: Walmart Associates Who Lose Their Benefits Can Buy Obamacare Policies At Walmart! | Health Policy Blog | NCPA.org
Walmart stands out as the poster child of Obamacare’s perverse consequences. Last week, the giant retailer announced that it is … More
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