More government means fewer resources for the economy’s productive sector.
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.
Principles of (Sensible) Taxation
What’s the key principle of good tax policy?
The Case for Capitalism, Part III
Capitalism is based on serving the needs of consumers.
The Economic History of the 20th Century
A happy ending?
America Still Needs Reaganism
The desire to move beyond Reaganism comes from pro-Trump and anti-Trump outlets.
“Stakeholder Capitalism”: When Big Business Curries Favor from Big Government
It’s not a good idea to mix big business with big government.
The Case for Capitalism, Part II
Consumers benefit from global markets.
The Case for Capitalism, Part I
Once capitalism was unleashed, living standards dramatically improved.
Time to Shut Down the Ethanol Racket
Ethanol arguably could be the most subsidized product in the United States
Which Party Does Better on the Economy?
Good policy matters more than party.