EconomyCommentary
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
EconomyNews
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
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
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
EconomyNews
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
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
