We should be very concerned.
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.
Economic Lessons from Cuba and Hong Kong
Hong Kong and Cuba were roughly equal in 1950. They’re not anymore.
The Correct Fiscal Goal Is Smaller Government, not Budget Neutrality or Deficit Neutrality
A 2×2 matrix to visualize good fiscal policy.
Senator Warren’s Redistribution Agenda Will Erode Societal Capital
Warren’s acknowledged her plan penalizes people with personal responsibility.
The “Public Option” Is a Slow-Motion Version of Medicare-for-All
The “moderate” plan is anything but.
European Tax Greed and American Tech Companies
They view American tech companies as a potential source of loot.
The Economic Consequences of War
Sometimes dark clouds have dark linings.
Joe Biden: Worse than Barack Obama, Worse than Hillary Clinton
At least he was consistent.
Fight on the Right, Part III: State Capacity Libertarianism
Should libertarians accept a “strong state”?
IMF Research on the Adverse Impact of Government Bureaucracy on Private Employment
The economic consequences of excessive bureaucracy.