by Dan Mitchell | May 27, 2020 | Big Government, Blogs, Government Spending
Margaret Thatcher was the British version of Ronald Reagan, a leader who resuscitated a nation by rolling back the size and scope of government. She also is famous for one of the most accurate observations ever made about fiscal policy. Her warning proved prophetic...
by Dan Mitchell | May 26, 2020 | Blogs, Economics, Free Market
I have applauded the incredible economic success of Hong Kong, which has long been ranked as the world’s most economically free jurisdiction. Well, given China’s recent decision to impose more controls on Hong Kong, I want to share this interview I did last October....
by Dan Mitchell | May 25, 2020 | Blogs
Earlier this month, Neil Ferguson was awarded membership in the Bureaucrat Hall of Fame after he and his mistress were caught violating lockdown rules that Ferguson – in his role as a supposed public health expert – demanded for the entire United Kingdom. This was a...
by Dan Mitchell | May 23, 2020 | Blogs
I sometimes wonder why libertarians aren’t more persuasive given that there’s so much evidence for our economic and social views. The answer may have something to do with matters such as psychology. Let’s take a closer look at this issue, starting with a video from...
by Dan Mitchell | May 22, 2020 | Blogs, Taxation
In the world of tax policy, big-picture issues such as tax reform can capture the public’s attention (should we junk the IRS, instance, and adopt a flat tax?). People also get very interested if politicians are threatening to grab more of their money. But many tax...
