Economics
Weekly Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance Remain…
“Weekly initial claims fell, and the low level suggests the labor market remains tight. Rapid price…
Why Absolutism Is Absolutely Illegitimate
For absolute monarchs, John Locke was “the most dangerous man in the world,” as I explained in a…
Taxes, Special Privileges, and “Private Enterprise”
"Income, corporation, and capital-gains taxes are taxes on the general welfare. Also harmful to…
Let Them Compete: Labor Markets Are Workers’ Friends,…
"Workers compete with one another for jobs, but firms compete with one another for workers.…
Two (Quixotic) Methods Labor Unions Use to Raise Wages
Although the results of the 2022 election are not yet fully in as of this writing, now that the…
Motor Vehicle Production Boosts Manufacturing Output in…
“Industrial-sector output fell in October though motor vehicle production rose. Elevated price…
Retail Spending Was Strong in October
“Retail spending was strong in October, but the recent inflation-adjusted trend remains weak.…
Progressive Politics Prevail Over Economic Freedom
"Although some elections remain to be called, the overall picture is clear. American voters did…
Beware the Incentives of “Forgiving” Student Loan Debt
"The stark reality is that 'forgiving student debt' really means forcing people who…
Governments Are Using Drones to Spy on Americans.…
Americans have long been concerned about government surveillance, and rightly so.
