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
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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
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4 Big Takeaways From Senate Hearing on Tech Bias
The CEOs of Twitter, Facebook, and Google defended themselves Wednesday on Capitol Hill from charges of political bias in how they share news and other… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Stimulus Spending Benefits Politicians, Not Taxpayers
I recall several presidential elections ago, an elementary school teacher wrote a newspaper column about a mock election he held in his class. Two students… Read More
EconomyCommentary
After the Final Debate, Americans Need to Know 3 Things About Their Taxes
Once again, Americans didn’t get much clarity about the future of their taxes during the final 2020 presidential debate. Former Vice President Joe Biden has… Read More
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Cleaner Faster? Trump to Let Dishwashers Use More Water
The Trump administration has finalized plans to release a new rule allowing one class of dishwashers to clean a load in less than an hour…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
How Policymakers Can Be a Friend to Small Businesses and Main Street
At the first presidential debate last month, former Vice President Joe Biden declared that the Trump administration “has done nothing for small businesses.” From the perspective of… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Economic Freedom Is the Key Ingredient in Enhancing Food Security
The Norwegian Nobel Committee recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 to the World Food Program, the world’s largest humanitarian organization, for its work… Read More
EconomyCommentary
A Tale of 2 Campgrounds and Government’s Unhappy Campers
When COVID-19 hit, I quarantined in eastern Massachusetts. Biking around the woods, I noticed something strange. There are two campgrounds near my house. One is… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Taiwan and the US Are Building on Strong Relationship
The United States and Taiwan have long been strong partners that are committed to free markets, the rule of law, and democracy. Cooperation continues to… Read More
EconomyCommentary
To Reach Younger Audiences, Policymakers Should Turn to the Environment
It is no secret the conservative movement in America struggles to attract younger voters. Research conducted by the Pew Research Center shows that only 12%… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The Left’s Push to Repeal Tax Cuts Is Likely Already Damaging the Economy
The left’s crusade to raise taxes is likely already hurting the recovery, even if former Vice President Joe Biden and liberals in Congress don’t follow… Read More
EconomyCommentary
New York: The Example America Should Not Follow
New York City is becoming an economic basket case. “‘We’re at war’: New York City Faces a Financial Abyss,” screams a New York Times headline…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
Time to Rely on America’s Twin Strengths of Freedom and Free Enterprise
International trade matters more than ever as Americans strive to get back to work after the coronavirus-related shutdowns. A pandemic is not the time, if there ever were one, to dampen the freedom… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Reforming Regulation to Spur Economic Growth
This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Bailouts Could Be More Than 35 Times State Revenue Losses
The most recent compromise proposal floated in the coronavirus aid negotiations would send another $250 billion to state and local governments. More state bailouts are unnecessary and harmful to the economic recovery. Not to… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Economy Adds 661,000 Jobs, Strengthening Case for Safely Reopening Society
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that the unemployment rate fell to 7.9% as the economy gained 661,000 jobs in September, continuing to show… Read More
EconomyCommentary
As Unemployment Dips to 7.9%, Differences Across States Show More Federal Stimulus Not Solution
An additional 661,000 Americans found jobs in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly report, as the unemployment rate dipped to 7.9% from… Read More
EconomyCommentary
EPA Is Right in Proposing to Retain Current Ozone Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed decision to retain the existing ozone standards is a no-brainer. But that doesn’t mean the agency shouldn’t be commended for… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why California Should Let Markets, Not Mandates, Drive Vehicle Choice
You know what they say: If you can’t beat the competition … eliminate it. That appears to be California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approach when… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How a Rise in Independent Work Is Benefiting Women
A 9-to-5 job reporting to a boss is not for everyone. For those of us who have young children at home, it can be difficult… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Addressing the Biggest Threat to Our Children’s Future: Unsustainable National Debt
This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made… Read More
EconomyCommentary
6 Charts Show America’s Big Debt Problem
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt the nation’s finances. Congress responded to the crisis with trillions in relief spending, causing a massive… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Defining ‘Contractor’ Status Would Provide Some Relief for Struggling Workers and Small Businesses
A new rule proposed by the Department of Labor could bring partial relief to businesses struggling to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic fallout…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
Securing America’s Digital Landscape
This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made… Read More
EconomyCommentary
USDA and HHS Should Reject Flawed Dietary Recommendations
The 2020 federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans is coming, and this development is more important than many people might think. Developed every five years by… Read More
EconomyCommentary
50 Years Later, Milton Friedman Still Knows Better Than NY Times About Capitalism, Freedom
The New York Times this week published a supplement, “Greed Is Good. Except When It’s Bad.” The Times based the supplement on an essay from… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Creating a Smart Financial System Based on Better Monetary Policy, Deregulation
Millions of Americans live in fear of another financial crisis, so they are willing to go along with extensive regulation of the financial sector. Unfortunately,… Read More
