This retroactive data is fascinating.
Daily Analysis
Trump Outs Himself as a Protectionist
Trump is hurting America.
Modern-Day Protectionism Enables Cronyism and Corruption
The path to riches should be providing value to consumers, not manipulating the levers of power.
Class-Warfare Taxes Are Most Harmful to Prosperity
All taxes undermine prosperity, but personal income taxes and corporate income tax do the most damage.
The Trump Administration’s Unfortunate Campaign to Weaken NAFTA
Unfortunately, the Trump Administration wants to modify NAFTA in the wrong ways.
Trump and the Economy: How Strong and Who Gets Credit?
What’s the best way to explain the importance of various economic policies?
Elizabeth Warren Wants to Make Cronyism Great Again
Documenting the myriad flaws with Warren’s scheme.
The Economics of Convergence
Poor nations should follow the recipe for growth and prosperity.
The IMF Proposes (again) to Sabotage China’s Economy
The IMF offers horrifyingly bad recommendations.
Paul Krugman Is Learning the Wrong Lesson from Denmark
Denmark’s welfare state has created a problem.