Could Europe face another Greek-style debt crisis? Decades of rising welfare spending have left several European countries vulnerable.
Dan Mitchell
Daniel J. Mitchell is the President of the Center for Freedom and Prosperity and the Center for Freedom and Prosperity Foundation. Dr. Mitchell advocates limited government and fundamental tax reform, and is the nation’s leading opponent of tax harmonization schemes developed by the Brussels-based European Union, the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the United Nations.
In addition to fiscal policy, Dr. Mitchell is a trenchant observer of economic developments and an expert on Social Security reform – particularly the fiscal policy impact of reform and what the US can learn from other nations that have created personal retirement accounts.
Donald Trump, Javier Milei, and Juan Peron
Donald Trump and Javier Milei share a combative style and favor lower taxes, but their policies diverge on spending, privatization, and trade.
Five Good Results and Five Bad Results from America’s Mid-Term Elections
Encouraging votes on state tax limits and an opening to rein in presidential tariff power.
The Political Cost of Protectionism
Trump’s approval on the economy was already falling before hostilities with Iran began because tariffs squeezed families and are a liability for Republicans.
Big Government, Trump, and Big Corruption: Part II
A smaller federal government would leave presidents with fewer favors to trade.
Taiwan’s Impressive Spending Restraint
How 25 years of modest restraint produced a fiscal record that outshines Denmark and Greece, alongside striking gains in living standards.
The Most Important Ballot Initiatives of 2026
California’s proposed billionaire tax could cost the state more in lost future revenue than it collects upfront.
France Is Running Out of Other People’s Money
France is struggling to pay for its promises, while Denmark has paired a generous safety net with spending restraint.
The 2026 Version of the ITCI: Estonia at the Top, France at the Bottom
Estonia’s flat tax and single layer of tax on dividends help explain why it still leads the International Tax Competitiveness Index.
When Moochers Outnumber Producers, Can a Nation Be Salvaged?
In four major European economies, estimates put more people on government payrolls or benefits than in the private-sector workforce.