There’s a lot Trump doesn’t understand about trade, but not everything he says is wrong.
Daily Analysis
Welfare for Farmers Adds Insult to Tariff Injury
The economy is in for a rough ride.
World Bank Compares Chile and Venezuela
Why has Chile grown so much faster?
The Unpalatable Consequences of a Nationwide Carbon Tax
There’s no acceptable argument for a carbon tax.
Great Moments in British Government
Government should only step in when there’s a threat to life, liberty, or property.
Academic Studies Confirm that More Money for Politicians = More Corruption
What happens when politicians get a windfall of revenue from a centralized source.
Trump and the Danger of Hoover-Style Trade Policy
History may be repeating itself.
Politician of the Year?
That’s some impressive sophistry.
Great Moments in Foreign Government
Mocking the spectacular screw-ups and bizarre blunders that are a feature of all governments.
Fake Poverty Data from the European Commission and New York Times
Absurd arguments about poverty.