This is “goldfish government”
Daily Analysis
The (Highly Implausible but Theoretically Attractive) Case for Import Taxes
The strongest case for trade taxes still comes up short.
Fiscal Fights with Friends: Should there Be a Federal Program for Paid Parental Leave?
An idea that sounds nice, but won’t work.
Entitlements: The “Most Predictable Economic Crisis in History”
Can’t fix this spending problem with tax hikes.
Everything You Need to Know about Federal Spending in Five Charts
How we got into our current mess.
Trump’s Spending Splurge Is a Long-Run Recipe for Higher Taxes and Less Prosperity
We’re on the path to Greece.
When America’s Fiscal Crisis Hits, Be Forewarned that Tax Increases Will Make a Bad Situation Worse
Sadly, this battle is inevitable.
Argentina, Trump, and Perón
Just say no to Perónism.
The International Monetary Fund Doubles Down on a Pro-Tax Agenda
Heaven forbid we have lower tax rates and more growth!
Bureaucrats Behaving Badly
Bureaucrats face perverse incentives.