by Dan Mitchell | May 13, 2026 | Blogs, Government Spending
Regarding the pervasive problem of cost overruns (defined as government programs and projects that wind up costing far more than initial estimates), I’ve always appreciated this image sent by a reader. It nicely captures a key...
by Dan Mitchell | May 11, 2026 | Blogs, Taxation
Last year, as part of a series of short videos on what is needed to complete Argentina’s economic rejuvenation, I shared this video on the nation’s anti-growth tax system. Since the videos were kept deliberately short, I didn’t have an opportunity explain the...
by Dan Mitchell | May 10, 2026 | Blogs, Flat Tax, Government Spending, Taxation
Sixteen years ago, I wrote a celebratory column because Romanian lawmakers opted to keep their flat tax, notwithstanding pressure from international bureaucracies. Unfortunately, something bad has occurred since that time. Here’s a chart, based on the...
by Dan Mitchell | May 5, 2026 | Blogs, Tax Competition, Taxation
I applaud when people migrate to escape punitive taxes. I like when they move from high-tax states to low-tax states, and I like when they move from high-tax nations to low-tax nations. This tax competition is a necessary (though perhaps...
by Dan Mitchell | May 4, 2026 | Blogs, Government Spending
The presidents of the United States and Argentina are political allies, but that does not mean they share the same views on all issues. The biggest difference is probably that Javier Milei is an ardent supporter of free trade and Donald Trump is an...
