by Dan Mitchell | Dec 27, 2022 | Blogs, Economics
I created the Anti-Convergence Club so I could have concrete examples of how more economic liberty translates into higher living standards. In effect, it’s the data-driven version of my Never-Answered Question. Yesterday, I provided another...
by Dan Mitchell | Dec 12, 2022 | Big Government, Blogs, Economics
One of my frustrations in life is that my friends on the left seem more interested in good intentions rather than good results. With regards to overall public policy, I challenge them with my “never-answered question” and they are unable to respond. With regards to...
by Dan Mitchell | Oct 19, 2022 | Blogs
I wrote many years ago that China did not have a “tiger economy.” Indeed, I subsequently pointed out that China’s growth is not impressive when compared to East Asian nations that did enjoy rapid growth. My goal was to convince people that the U.S....
by Dan Mitchell | Jul 26, 2022 | Big Government, Blogs
I’m obviously exaggerating when I write an “everything you need to know” column. But I use that kind of title when sharing a story that highlights some sort of fundamental truth. And one of my long-standing observations is that China’s economy is not...
by Dan Mitchell | May 6, 2022 | Big Government, Blogs, Economics
Politicians in Washington very much like the idea of industrial policy. Steve Forbes, however, warns that legislation to expand cronyism would be a very bad idea. As Steve notes, politicians foolishly claim we need our own version of industrial policy...
