Economics
Just Who Is the Real Middle-Class President?
President Joe Biden talked incessantly about his "from the middle class out" economic…
Europe’s Protectionist Arms Race
"If it wants to, in the short term, the state can ensure that any one good is produced at a…
Nike Takes Its Eye Off the Ball
"Nike wanted to make an impact in the community, venturing beyond selling shoes and sports…
French Exports to Avoid: Wealth Taxes
"Wealth taxes tend to yield low revenue, while dragging down economic growth. But they do make…
10 Ways to Close the Tax Evasion Gap
"It is possible to reduce tax evasion without sending armed IRS agents to kick in doors or…
Should the Fed Get Credit for Lower Inflation?
"Labor market developments cannot explain the decline in nominal spending growth. Tighter…
Free Kids from Their Cells
"To keep our kids from harm, we have exposed them to brain-altering habits, online predators,…
$35 Trillion — and Counting
"Interest payments on the debt alone surpass the budgets of many major federal agencies…
Hurricanes and Other Evil Winds
"Extreme headlines fit a generally understood narrative and are far more likely to be absorbed…
Ruminations on Income Inequality
"Many of today’s low-income workers will be tomorrow’s middle-income workers; and many of these…
