by Dan Mitchell | Mar 28, 2021 | Big Government, Blogs, Economics, Government Spending, Keynesian
According to data on jobs and growth, President Obama’s so-called stimulus was a failure. But at least politicians and bureaucrats were able to concoct new and clever ways to waste money. Including research grants to interview people about their sexual...
by Dan Mitchell | Mar 27, 2021 | Big Government, Blogs, Immigration, Society, Welfare and Entitlements
In Part I of this series, I explained why it’s absurd to think illegal immigration can be stopped by sending foreign aid to less-developed countries, such as many of those in Central America. Simply stated, government-to-government handouts have never been a...
by Dan Mitchell | Mar 26, 2021 | Big Government, Blogs, Economics, Free Market
I’ve authored a five-part series about coronavirus and the failure of big government (here, here, here, here, and here), as well as columns specifically highlighting the failures of the FDA, CDC, and WHO bureaucracies. Today,...
by Dan Mitchell | Mar 25, 2021 | Blogs, Economics, Immigration, Society
Illegal immigration is again becoming a big issue, which always leaves me with mixed feelings. I think it’s great that the United States is a beacon of hope and opportunity for people around the world.I think it’s great when immigrants add more dynamism and...
by Dan Mitchell | Mar 24, 2021 | Blogs, Education
As a public finance economist, I’m a huge fan of fiscal reforms such as a spending cap or a flat tax. But, if asked to pick the reform that would have the biggest positive impact for the United States, I’d be very tempted to pick school choice....
