by Dan Mitchell | Mar 14, 2016 | Big Government, Blogs
I’m a big fan of Estonia. According to both the Fraser Institute and the Heritage Foundation, it has considerable economic freedom. It has a low-rate flat tax, meaning that investors, entrepreneurs, and small-business owners aren’t punished for contributing more to...
by Dan Mitchell | Mar 13, 2016 | Bailouts, Big Government, Blogs, Economics, Regulations
Politicians specialize in bad policy, but they go overboard during election years. It’s especially galling to hear Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton compete to see who can make the most inane comments about the financial sector. This is why I felt compelled last...
by Dan Mitchell | Mar 12, 2016 | Blogs, Economics, Education
When I accuse my left-wing friends of deciding policy on the basis of feelings, intentions, and ideology, that’s not because I think those are bad motives. After all, I’m also guided by many of these factors. I have empathy for others, especially the disadvantaged. My...
by Dan Mitchell | Mar 11, 2016 | Blogs, Economics, Free Market
Hong Kong is a truly remarkable jurisdiction. Can you name, after all, another government in the world that brags about how little it spends on redistribution programs andhow few people are dependent on government? And how many jurisdictions adopt private Social...
by Dan Mitchell | Mar 10, 2016 | Blogs, Economic Growth, Economics
I don’t know whether it’s because I’m dedicated or masochistic, but I woke up at 3:00 AM in Serbia to live-tweet the Democratic presidential debate. In retrospect, staying in bed would have been a better choice. This debate was basically the same as the others, with...
