by Dan Mitchell | Sep 7, 2026 | Blogs, Economics, Free Market
In honor of Labor Day, I’ve occasionally written columns (2010, 2011, and 2020) about the role of unions in a free economy. Let’s repeat that exercise this year, starting with this video from John Stossel. American workers agree with Stossel’s assessment. Here’s a...
by Dan Mitchell | Feb 24, 2026 | Blogs, Bureaucracy
Since I have to travel a lot, I have a personal interest in wanting air travel to be affordable, safe, and free of hassle. The good news is that Jimmy Carter’s transportation deregulation has made travel significantly more affordable. It’s also good news...
by Dan Mitchell | Aug 16, 2025 | Big Government, Blogs, Government Spending, Regulations
Since I’m a huge fan of Javier Milei’s free-market agenda, it’s very exciting to be in Argentina this week. Two days ago, I shared some slides about Milei’s achievements from the head of the International Chamber of Commerce for Argentina. Today, let’s...
by Dan Mitchell | Jul 22, 2025 | Big Government, Blogs, Government Spending
While Trump’s protectionism means a very misguided tax increase on American consumers and businesses, some of his other fiscal policies are praiseworthy. The spending reforms in the One Big Beautiful Bill are small, but laudable. The changes to...
by Dan Mitchell | Mar 21, 2025 | Big Government, Blogs, Bureaucracy
I’ve given “Bureaucrat of the Year” awards on several occasions. And I even have a “Bureaucrat Hall of Fame” for government employees who go above and beyond normal standards of sloth and avarice. But what happens when every single employee in a government...
