EconomyCommentary
Why Is the Left Attacking Transparency at the EPA?
The Environmental Protection Agency is trying to promote transparency by making it easier for Americans to see how it makes regulatory decisions. Many on the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The World Trade Organization Gets It Wrong: It Is Not the Government’s Job to Pick Innovators
The World Trade Organization has released a new report that offers recommendations to world governments on how to stimulate innovation in digital economies. Regrettably, the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Congress Should Renew the Generalized System of Preferences Trade Law Without Add-Ons or Delay
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, chairman of the House Ways and Means trade subcommittee, introduced legislation this week that would renew a trade program that eliminates tariffs… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Trump Is Still Winning on the Economy
Some people can’t handle success. The latest jobs report shows that despite the pandemic, President Donald Trump’s policies of lower taxes and reducing regulations continue… Read More
EconomyCommentary
5 Reasons Why More Stimulus Checks Aren’t the Answer
Congress is considering proposals for another coronavirus relief bill on top of the $4.1 trillion in aid already authorized. Politicians on both sides of the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Whole Foods Market CEO’s Defense of Free Markets Is Food for Thought
In a recent event hosted by the American Enterprise Institute, Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey highlighted the many ways in which business elevates humanity…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
With COVID Lockdowns, Costs Must Be Weighed Against Benefits
One of the first lessons in an economics class is that every action has a cost. That’s in stark contrast to lessons in the political… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How Beijing Is Threatening Hong Kong’s Status as Global Financial Center
China’s recent Hong Kong security legislation could be the beginning of the end for Hong Kong as one of the world’s leading financial and trading… Read More
EconomyNews
Fed Up With Tech Platforms’ Censorship? Here Are 3 Free Speech Upstarts
Traditional social media networks are experiencing a backlash from users as they continue to “cancel” or otherwise censor conservative views. As a result, alternative “free… Read More
EconomyNews
Recovery Slows as Economy Adds 245,000 Jobs
The U.S. economy added 245,000 jobs in November, far below economists’ expectations, while unemployment fell to 6.7%, according to Department of Labor data released Friday…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
Walter Williams’ Legacy: Fierce Advocate for Liberty and Economic Freedom
The world this week lost a great defender of economic freedom with the passing of the great American economist Walter E. Williams. He was 84…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
The Cost of Locking Down the Entertainment Industry
When COVID-19 lockdowns brought the U.S. economy to an abrupt halt, all eyes turned to a handful of industries that have suffered as a result,… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Christmastime Is Not the Time to Hold Tariff-Cutting Program Hostage
After a year that was tough on businesses and consumers alike, the Christmas season could give a much-needed boost to the economy—as well as the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Blame Unions for NY Transit Agency’s Deep Red Ink. A Federal Bailout Won’t Fix That.
News of big cuts to New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority service and staffing levels in 2021 has led to calls for a massive federal bailout… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Congress Should Not Kick Small Businesses While They Are Down
Progressives and some Republicans are trying to sneak a bill into the National Defense Authorization Act that would impose a beneficial ownership reporting regime on… Read More
EconomyNews
EXCLUSIVE: 2 Moves Trump HHS Is Taking to Make Government More Accountable
In another Trump administration move to boost transparency and roll back regulations, the Department of Health and Human Services issued two statements of policy on… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The Mayflower Compact and the Roots of Economic Freedom and Private Property
With the Thanksgiving season upon us, a group of scholars is meeting today to discuss the Mayflower Compact, in a webinar series honoring the 400th… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How Social Security Reform Could Make a Popular Federal Program Better
America’s most popular federal government program—Social Security—will be insolvent within 15 years, leaving older workers and retirees fearful of future benefit cuts. It will also… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Look to Native Americans’ Forest Management for Better Wildfire Abatement
This has been a trying year for millions of Americans as a pandemic continues to threaten people’s lives and livelihoods, and a devastating wildfire season… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Legislators Should Help Workers but Keep Airline Bailouts Grounded
With the long campaign season finally over, Congress is returning for several weeks of legislative sessions between now and Jan. 2. It’s rare for substantial… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Australia Becomes Growing Target for China’s Belligerence
You’ve heard of the U.S.-China trade war, but have you heard of the problems Australia is having with China? Growing tension over trade between Australia… Read More
EconomyCommentary
COVID-19 Restrictions on Schools, Businesses Drive State Jobless Rates
The unemployment rate dropped more than expected in October, to 6.9%—from 7.9% in September—as 638,000 jobs were added or regained. Moreover, the number of people… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Jobless Rate Falls to 6.9% as Economy Adds 638,000 Jobs Despite Pandemic
The unemployment rate fell by 1 percentage point to 6.9% as the economy added 638,000 jobs in October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. This incredibly strong report comes… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Americans Do Not Need More Steel Tariffs
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross transmitted a report to President Donald Trump on Oct. 22 that examines the effect that imports of specialized electrical steel have… Read More
Economy Analysis
Podcast: Can Young Adults Learn to Love the Free Market?
“We all know from the research, from the history, that it is free markets that do what we all want and provide what we all… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Now More Than Ever, What Nigeria Needs Is Economic Freedom
What began as peaceful demonstrations against extrajudicial killings, police brutality, extortion, and torture committed by Nigeria’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad have become more violent in the… Read More
EconomyNews
Economy Surges at Record Rate as GDP Grows 33%
The U.S. economy grew by a record 33.1% in the third quarter of the year as employers continue to restore jobs and the country continues… Read More
EconomyNews
Email Marketing Firm Warns It May Censor Content
In what might be the latest example of censorship by a large tech company, the email marketing company Mailchimp adopted a new policy this week… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The Results Are in: Reopening Fuels Record Economic Expansion
As the economic reopening continues in states and cities across the nation, economic growth last quarter smashed all prior records—growing by 7.4%, according to the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
US Leads International Call to Action on Women’s Economic Empowerment
As the global economy continues to rebound from the economic shocks of COVID-19, ensuring women’s economic empowerment is now more important than ever. Women will… Read More
