Economics
Cowboy Diplomacy: Ranchers Reject Tariff Rhetoric
The howls of disapproval from the cowboy-hat demographic have been loud this week, and for good…
We Have Never Been Austere
Austerity comes from the Greek word “austeros,” connoting harsh, bitter, astringency. The first…
Understanding Medicaid
This explainer will outline how Medicaid functions, the program’s costs, its influence on healthcare…
Trumponomics Is Pushing Young Voters Into Socialism
Americans are feeling the sting of President Trump’s tariffs. Consumer goods ranging from coffee and…
Colonel Harwood’s Legacy: The Engineer Who Built…
In the aftermath of World War I, thousands of young officers were faced with limited prospects for…
Deposit Insurance for Billionaires?
Politicians in Washington have the shortest memories. Maybe that's why they so seldom learn…
Slower Inflation But Rising Uncertainty in September
Inflation eased slightly in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported late last week,…
How China Remade Global Trade — and Then Broke It
Globalization is perhaps best explained not with statistics, but with a pair of foods beloved in…
Failing Upwards: The Perverse Incentives of Teachers’…
Failure gets rewarded when it comes to government unions. Look no further than Stacy Davis Gates,…
AIER’s Everyday Price Index Inches Up Again in Sept…
The AIER Everyday Price Index (EPI) rose 0.29 percent to 297.6 in September 2025, marking its tenth…
