Republicans consider a Keynesian gimmick and a terrible budget deal.
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.
Great Moments in State Government
Some stories that symbolize the venality and incompetence of politicians.
Some Uplifting News about Race in America
Let’s hope this progress continues.
The Bizarre Allure of Socialism, Part II
The scourge is growing.
Debt Limit Should Be an Opportunity Rather than a Crisis
Bad budget policy and default are not the same things.
The Sad Decline of Economic Literacy at the New York Times
The New York Times inadvertently shows something very interesting.
New Zealand’s Road Map for Sweeping Pro-Market Reform
The results of a radical shift to free markets.
Does Trump Deserve Credit for Surging Stock Prices?
A heavily caveated take.
The European Welfare State Means a Stifling Burden for Middle-Class Taxpayers
Even onerous taxes on the rich aren’t enough.
Egregious Media Dishonesty Overshadows Important Economic Observation
How we measure national income can impact policy decisions.