The burden of government spending is on an upward trajectory.
Daily Analysis
Blue State Blues in California
The state suffers high taxes and poor services.
Convergence and Capitalism
The “Washington Consensus” for pro-market policies generated good results.
Fiscal Insanity from New Jersey
Politicians from the Garden State are very innovative at coming up with ways to make a bad situation even worse.
Lessons from 19th Century Cronyism
Politicians like having the power to grant favors.
The Best and Worst Fiscal Policies of Trump’s Presidency
Including what Trump promised compared to what he delivered.
New York City’s Spending Problem
De Blasio doesn’t want any form of spending restraint.
The Economic Benefits of Spending Restraint
More government means fewer resources for the economy’s productive sector.
“Stakeholder Capitalism”: When Big Business Curries Favor from Big Government
It’s not a good idea to mix big business with big government.
Time to Shut Down the Ethanol Racket
Ethanol arguably could be the most subsidized product in the United States