Austerity Successes in Previous Downturns
The left continues to resist any suggestion of spending cuts right now. In their view, a depressed economy is no time to slash spending; that… Read More
Articles by David Weinberger
Income Inequality vs. Wealth Inequality
Recently, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its latest statistics on income inequality. Economists, bloggers and others have been furiously debating their implications. Over at… Read More
Podcast: Keynes vs. Hayek
Make sure to listen to a recent radio interview with Nicholas Wapshott, author of the new book, “Keynes Hayek: The Clash That Defined Modern Economics.”… Read More
Myths of Austerity Failures
Evidence shows that “austerity” during a sharp downturn in 1920 coincided with quick economic recovery and robust growth throughout the rest of the decade. Nevertheless,… Read More
Does ‘Austerity’ Work?
Remember the Great Depression of the 1920s? If not, that’s because it didn’t happen. The recession of the early ‘20s quickly ended after spending and… Read More
PODCAST: The Futures of Libya and Iraq
In this week’s Heritage in Focus, foreign policy expert James Carafano fills us in on the latest news throughout the Middle East. Click here to… Read More
Heritage Libertad Radio: Tony Perkins, Free Trade Agreement, CLASS Act, More
Make sure to catch our latest Heritage Libertad Radio Show, available in Spanish or English. We kick off the first 30 minutes of our hour-long… Read More
Tax Cuts and Supply-Side Effects
Lawmakers have recently paid lip service to cutting the corporate tax rate to help boost economic growth. Doing so would be good policy, but it’s… Read More
PODCAST: The Constitution and National Defense
In this week’s Heritage in Focus, former Attorney General Ed Meese and graduate fellow Marion Smith discuss the Constitution and providing for the common defense…. Read More
Poor Sales or Economic Uncertainty Preventing Stronger Recovery?
Various organizations and media outlets have attempted to refute the notion that government policy is creating uncertainty and hindering economic growth. However, when properly analyzed,… Read More
PODCAST: New Debit Card Fees Thanks to the Durbin Amendment
In this week’s Heritage in Focus, regulatory fellow Diane Katz discusses a provision in the regulatory reform bill, also known as Dodd-Frank, that is leading… Read More
Jobs or Economic Growth?
In the currently battered U.S. economy, with high unemployment and bleak growth prospects, politics has become a contest of dueling jobs plans: politicians of every… Read More
Supply and Demand, Part II: The Money Supply
My recent post explained why President Obama’s newly proposed $447 billion spending package aimed at boosting total demand is doomed to fail. Some commenters offered… Read More
Heritage Libertad Radio: Terrorism, Health Care, More…
Listen to last Sunday’s Heritage Libertad Radio Show in Spanish or English. The Spanish segment kicked off with a discussion of President Obama’s recent speech to the Congressional… Read More
Heritage Radio: Hugo Chavez, Member Questions, More…
In last week’s Heritage Libertad Radio Show, our team covered a range of topics. Listen in Spanish or English. The English segment kicked off with… Read More
Heritage Libertad Radio: Rep. Farenthold, EPA and Price Controls
In case you missed it, make sure you listen to last week’s Heritage Libertad Radio Show. Listen in Spanish or English. The Spanish show kicks… Read More
Does Supply Create Demand?
Which comes first: supply or demand? This question has serious policy implications, especially as President Barack Obama proposes $447 billion in additional stimulus spending in… Read More
PODCAST: What’s the Truth about Poverty?
In this week’s Heritage in Focus, researcher Rachel Sheffield discusses her new report on poverty in America. PODCAST: What’s the Truth About Poverty? Is there… Read More
CNN “Fact-Checks” Opinions
During the Republican debate Monday night in Tampa, Florida, Governor Rick Perry (R–TX) said that President Obama’s $800 billion stimulus created zero jobs. CNN “fact-checked” this… Read More
Heritage Libertad Radio: Jobs, Religion in America, More
Be sure to listen to last week’s Heritage Libertad radio show, both in English and Spanish. The show included segments on President Obama’s upcoming jobs… Read More
PODCAST: What’s the Role of Religion in Politics?
In this week’s Heritage in Focus, Research Fellow Ryan Messmore discusses the role of religion in politics. Tune in here. Are younger generations moving more… Read More
Heritage Radio: Earthquake, Libya, and More
In last week’s Heritage Libertad Radio program, we covered topics ranging from Libya and the earthquake, to Heritage member questions. For the Spanish segment, click… Read More
A Fifth Keynesian ‘Stimulus’?
The concept of a Keynesian stimulus never seems to tire among politicians eager to grow the economy artificially by spending other people’s money. Recently, Obama’s… Read More
Podcast: Obamacare and the 11th Circuit Ruling
In this week’s Heritage in Focus, experts Nina Owcharenko and Todd Gaziano discuss the recent Obamacare ruling from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, from… Read More
Heritage Radio: Member Questions, U.S. Credit Downgrade, Poverty
This week’s Heritage Libertad Radio program – half in English, half in Spanish – covered the recent S & P downgrade, including a discussion with… Read More
Heritage Libertad Radio: Jobs, the Economy and Government Regulations
In case you missed it, here is audio of Heritage Libertad Radio from August 7. Topics included the new jobs numbers, the economy, and a discussion… Read More
Heritage Radio – Sunday, August 7, 2011
Tune in here at noon ET on Sunday to listen to Heritage Radio. Topics will include the new job numbers, the economy, and a discussion with… Read More
Heritage Radio: La Raza, Member Questions, Education
In case you missed this week’s Heritage Libertad Radio Show, make sure to listen to it here: Heritage Libertad Radio Show: La Raza, Member Questions,… Read More
Heritage Libertad Radio: Debt Negotiations, La Raza and School Choice
Be sure to tune in to Heritage Libertad Radio this Sunday at Noon ET, here. The first 30 minutes is in Spanish, covering President Obama’s… Read More
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PODCAST: Debt Deal or Not?
In this week’s Heritage in Focus podcast, Heritage Action for America CEO Mike Needham discusses the latest on the debt negotiations. Listen to the full… Read More
