Who knew the Germans were a bunch of closet Randians!
Daily Analysis
A Five-Picture Explanation of the Greek Mess
A story about the new bailout by using some images.
New Fiscal Report from European Commission Punctures Myth of “Savage” Austerity
What “austerity?”
Deconstructing the European Union’s Convoluted New Attack on “Tax Havens”
The irrational anti-tax competition moves of the EU.
Europe’s Suicidal Welfare State
European taxpayers are underwriting jihad.
The Joy of Welfare-Funded Holiday Trips to Bali and Dubai
A bold new member of the Moocher Hall of Fame.
Economic Lessons from Scandinavia
Throwing cold water on Scandimania.
Three Key Wild Cards for Public Policy in 2015
Key questions for the new year.
Obama Is Right about the European Economy…But Doesn’t Grasp the Implications
I’m not a big fan of Obamanomics. I don’t like the President’s class-warfare mentality on taxes. I don’t like his support for Keynesian spending policy. And I don’t like his costly expansions of government such as Obamacare. Indeed, I even like mocking his reflexive…
Slovenia: A Case Study of Missed Opportunities and Economic Decline
I’m a big believer that real-world examples can teach us about the benefits of good fiscal policy (think Hong Kong, Estonia, Canada, and the U.S. under Reagan and Clinton) and the costs of bad fiscal policy (France, Cyprus, Greece, and the U.S. under Bush and Obama)….