The fiscal situation once again is heading in the wrong direction.
Daily Analysis
Spending Caps Work
Figuring out how to get shallow and selfish politicians to do the right thing.
Tax Increases Lead to More Red Ink
There are some people who think that balancing the budget is the best definition of good fiscal policy. Even if that means higher taxes.
America’s Declining Fiscal Position
There’s little reason for future optimism.
Grading the DeSantis Economic Plan
He wants a smaller burden of government, but is short on specifics.
More Money for Government Schools =/= Better Education
America’s students need a better system based on choice, competition, and accountability.
Do-It-Yourself Budgeting
Can you cut the debt?
An Independence Day Lesson from Grover Cleveland
What a contrast with America’s recent presidents.
The 2023 Version of America’s Dismal Fiscal Future
What’s driving America’s long-run problems?
The Optimistic Case for Spending Restraint, Part II
Good budget policy can’t happen while Biden is in the White House.