Economics
Why Libertarians Should Give Thanks, Especially in…
Thanksgiving can be a challenging holiday for libertarians.
Global Lessons of America’s Thanksgiving
"Thanksgiving Day is an opportunity to praise the institutions of individualism, private…
The Case for Bringing Back Neckties (and Classical…
With its humble beginnings being worn by Croatian mercenaries in the Thirty Years War (1618-1648),…
Consumer Sentiment Remained Weak in November
“Consumer sentiment fell in November and remains at recessionary levels. Inflation expectations…
Weekly Initial Claims Hit a Fourteen-Week High
“Weekly initial claims rose to the highest level since August, and job cut announcements rose in…
New Home Sales Rose in October, But the Outlook Remains…
“New-home sales rose in October, but so did prices and inventory. High prices, bloated inventory,…
Is Health Insurance Really Insurance?
The last few “Ask An Economist” questions sent my way have dealt with questions regarding money and…
Nominal Durable-Goods Orders Posted a Strong,…
“Durable-goods orders rose in October though growth in real durable-goods orders remains modest.” ~…
The Wages of Washington’s Economic War on China Are Not…
"To make up lost revenue, the US industry may become more dependent on government largesse and…
Bob Chapek, Patient Zero in the Shareholder Backlash…
"The firing of Disney CEO Bob Chapek is the first major backlash against years of wasteful,…
