EconomyCommentary
The Costs of Biden’s Big Government
It is one of the unfortunate ironies coming out of the Biden administration that, with all the obsession about so-called equity, policies it is putting… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Economist Sowell’s Long March From Marxism to Free Markets—With a Little Help From His Friends Friedman and Hayek
The following is the second of three excerpts from Jason Riley’s new book “Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell,” about the iconoclastic economist. The book… Read More
EconomyCommentary
El Salvador Is the First Country to Make Bitcoin Legal Tender
El Salvador passed a new law last month that makes bitcoin national legal tender alongside the U.S. dollar. This means Salvadorans can pay their taxes in bitcoin and use it for any debt or purchase. While this is the first time… Read More
Economy Commentary
Why You Should Still Care About Big Labor’s Disproportionate Clout
Though its power has declined since the 1950s, when it commanded the loyalty—and commandeered the dues payments—of about one-third of the U.S. workforce, Big Labor… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why Are Lawmakers Agreeing to Send Armies of IRS Agents After American Small Businesses?
If you wanted to find the group getting the rawest deal in 2021 America, you might start with small-business owners. Many are finding themselves working… Read More
EconomyCommentary
A Commonsense Bill That Will Ensure IRS Agents Do Their Jobs
President Joe Biden wants to increase taxes and ramp up tax enforcement, including spending an additional $80 billion to double the number of IRS agents…. Read More
EconomyNews
Sen. Toomey: Federal Reserve ‘Stonewalling’ Transparency Requests Over New Racism Focus
The Federal Reserve has thus far refused to respond to requests for congressional oversight regarding what the Senate Banking Committee’s top Republican calls its “politically… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Debunking 4 More Myths About Capitalism
Last week, I debunked three myths about capitalism. Here are four more: Myth No. 4: Capitalism creates unsafe workspaces. “Greedy capitalists” will risk workers’ lives… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Legislators Should Embrace Railroad Innovation, Not Hinder It
This week, the House of Representatives is expected to consider its massive $547 billion surface transportation bill. Unfortunately, instead of focusing on how we can… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Democrats’ Double-Cross Wrecks Bloated Infrastructure Deal
The White House held a press conference on June 24 to announce a bipartisan infrastructure deal. It was going to be an easy win for… Read More
Economy Analysis
RightForge Offers Internet Solutions With a Promise to Protect Your Free Expression
Growing up in Silicon Valley, Martin Avila taught himself how to be a computer programmer and started a website development company when he was in… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Tough Questions About Electric Vehicles Unasked, Unanswered by Green Left
“We need plug-in hybrids!” a young leftie once chirped at me after I addressed students on his college campus. “OK,” I asked. “When you go… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Economic Freedom Would Be Fastest Route to COVID-19 Recovery for Spain
Spain has been on an economic roller-coaster ride throughout the past decade. Economic freedom for the European Union’s fourth-largest economy has improved remarkably over the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Proposed Credit Reporting Requirement May Be a Precursor to Discriminatory Lending Quotas
No one should be denied credit because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Ostensibly to deter such discrimination, a proposal in Congress (HR 1443)… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Understanding How Much the Government Is Spending
Let’s imagine you’re on a road trip. You’ve been planning for a while and you’re well prepared. You’ve got snacks, great company, navigation, your car… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Biden Embraces California’s Zombified Rail Boondoggle
California has a long history of churning out films about zombies, most of which are made on shoestring budgets. Unfortunately, the Biden administration is throwing… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Weak Rule of Law Is Holding Back the Armenian People
Armenia and Azerbaijan made international headlines in September 2020 when violence erupted in Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed region of southwestern Azerbaijan that claimed independence in 1992…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
Debunking 2 Myths About Capitalism
Everywhere, people trash capitalism. But what they think they know about capitalism is usually wrong. My new video debunks some myths about capitalism. “No one… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Senate China Bill Cuts Tariffs, Increases Regulations
Earlier this month, the Senate approved the 2021 United States Innovation and Competition Act, which includes a significant trade amendment called the Trade Act of… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How Economist Thomas Sowell’s Warning About Combating Racial Disparities Came True
The following is excerpted from Jason Riley’s new book, “Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell,” about the iconoclastic economist. The book is available here. The… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Biden Directive on Mitigating Threats From TikTok, Other Foreign-Owned Apps Is Insufficient
President Joe Biden on Wednesday revoked an executive order signed by then-President Donald Trump that targeted the Chinese-owned TikTok and WeChat apps by proposing these… Read More
Economy Analysis
Ford, Mellon, Rockefeller Made Their Fortunes Thanks to Capitalism. Now, Their Foundations Seek to Undermine It.
Henry Ford, John D. Rockefeller, and Andrew Mellon flourished because of America’s free enterprise system. Yet, the foundations that bear their names are today pursuing… Read More
EconomyCommentary
9 Reasons Why Federal Unemployment Bonus Subsidies Need to Go
Now 15 months after Congress first responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s evident that unprecedented federal unemployment insurance bonus benefits are hurting the recovery, making… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Biden Plans to Reduce the Deficit—in 2030
Americans, President Joe Biden’s budget proposal suggests, should not worry that he plans to significantly increase federal deficits over the next eight years. Why? Because… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How COVID-19 Could Help Working Women
Women have come a long way in the labor force. Much of women’s gains have consisted of steady progress in education, labor force participation, and… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Steeper Tariff on Canadian Softwood Lumber Isn’t Solution
Despite lumber prices soaring to a record high of $1,670.50 per thousand board feet, and the housing market booming at a 17.2% price increase from… Read More
EconomyNews
Sen. Pat Toomey Questions Fed’s Racial Agenda
The Federal Reserve Bank, which is charged with setting monetary policy, appears to be going woke, Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., warns. Toomey cited the focus… Read More
EconomyCommentary
I Got Paid a Duplicate Stimulus Check, and It’s Probably Bad News
Last March, I got an extra $1,400 check from the IRS—money I shouldn’t have received. I had already received an economic impact payment earlier in… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Biden’s Family Leave Plan a Permanent Burden for Temporary Problem
If you’re a politician peddling big new government programs for which there is little need but hefty price tags, you need a clever marketing strategy…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
5 Ways to Understand Biden’s $6.4 Trillion Tax-and-Spend Agenda
President Joe Biden released three enormous spending plans within three months of taking office. These packages, each of which contain dozens of major provisions, should… Read More
