by Dan Mitchell | Oct 7, 2010 | Big Government, Blogs, Economics
In a previous post, I commented on a Wall Street Journal column by former Senator Phil Gramm, calling attention to evidence that the economy is under-performing compared to what happened after previous recessions. This is an important issue, particularly when you...
by Dan Mitchell | Oct 4, 2010 | Big Government, Blogs, Economics, Government Spending
Former Senator Phil Gramm had a column last week in the Wall Street Journal that deserves two blog posts. This first post highlights Gramm’s analysis showing that the U.S. has been very Keynesian compared to Europe, with numerous efforts to jump start the economy with...
by Dan Mitchell | Oct 4, 2010 | Big Government, Blogs, Economics, Government Spending, Taxation
Our fiscal policy goal should be smaller government, but here’s a video for folks who think that balancing the budget should be the main objective. The main message is that restraining the growth of government is the right way to get rid of red ink, so there is no...
by CF&P | Aug 17, 2009 | News, Press Releases
Center for Freedom and Prosperity Foundation For Immediate Release Monday, August 17, 2009 202-285-0244 www.freedomandprosperity.org New Video Explains Why Government Spending Hurts Economic Growth (Washington, D.C. Monday, August 17, 2009) — The Center for...
