by Dan Mitchell | Jul 8, 2022 | Big Government, Blogs
I wrote yesterday about how pro-market policies in Estonia are helping that nation catch up (converge) with other European nations. Indeed, Estonia arguably is the most successful country to emerge from the economic...
by Dan Mitchell | Jul 3, 2022 | Big Government, Blogs, Europe, Welfare and Entitlements
In this clip from an interview with Chile’s Axel Kaiser, I discuss “Wagner’s Law” and the lessons to be learned from fiscal policy in Western Europe. If you don’t want to watch the video, my discussion can be summarized in three sentences. Yes, welfare states in...
by Dan Mitchell | Jun 30, 2022 | Blogs, Taxation
Back in 2020, I warned that then-Mayor Bill de Blasio was setting the stage for fiscal crisis. During his eight years in office, he violated fiscal policy’s golden rule by increasing the burden of government spending at three times the rate of...
by Brian Garst | Jun 29, 2022 | Opinion and Commentary
Originally published by the Washington Times on June 21, 2022. Progressives have a plan to expand antitrust law that would effectively nationalize America’s most successful companies. They even hope to get conservatives on board. The bill most likely to get...
by Dan Mitchell | Jun 29, 2022 | Big Government, Blogs, Welfare and Entitlements
What’s the most depressing chart in the world? If you believe in limited government and you’re looking back in time, this example or this example are good candidates. But if we’re looking into the future, this chart from a new study by...
