Why the left should love the wealthy.

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.
Switzerland’s Improbable Success and the Important Role of Federalism
On the benefits of decentralization.
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America’s Latest Epidemic: Bureaucrats with Guns
Why is the bureaucracy militarized?
The Productive People in France Need a Frexit
Productive people are already fleeing France.
Social Security’s Gargantuan Fiscal Shortfall
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A Remarkably Good and Reasonably Bold Tax Reform Plan from House Republicans
Breaking down the new Republican tax plan.
Eight Key Takeaways from Brexit
Key takeaways from a shocking development.
Congressman Nadler Wins Prize for Historical and Constitutional Illiteracy
A truly astonishing level of ignorance, even for a politician.
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A simple solution to get more people employed.







