Many policies exist solely because interest groups get politicians to tilt the playing field.
Daily Analysis
Diminishing Economic Freedom in the United States
A sad continuation.
Economics 101 and Soda Taxes
Maybe they should just leave people alone.
State Tax Progress
This may be a quandary for libertarians and conservatives.
The OECD’s Narrow (and Warped) Perspective on Taxation
OECD bureaucrats are totally fixated on carrying water for the world’s uncompetitive, high-tax governments.
Deconstructing the Laffer Curve(s)
So many people misstate its meaning.
The Decline of Government Schools
A grim assessment of government schools.
The Excellent Fiscal Policy of Warren Harding
He presided over a period of remarkable spending discipline.
The Least Important Economic News of 2021
We have final data on trade flows for 2021.
Hypocritical Politician(s) of the Year
Mandates for me but not for thee.