by Dan Mitchell | Jan 19, 2026 | Blogs
As I wrote nine years ago, Oxfam is a pathetic organization. Originally created to help the poor, it has been captured by activists who peddle class warfare. But they play that role in an incredibly sloppy fashion. In all the debates I’ve been part of over the...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 13, 2026 | Blogs, States, Tax Competition, Taxation
As I wrote last month, I sort of hope that California voters approve a referendum approved that would impose a huge wealth tax on California’s most-successful investors, entrepreneurs and business owners. But I’m not cheering for a bad...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 4, 2026 | Blogs, Economics, Flat Tax, Taxation
CF&P released this video back in 2010, but I don’t think I’ve re-shared it since 2016, so let’s begin today’s column with a reminder that it is possible to have a simple and fair tax system. But since I’m an economist, I couldn’t resist pointing out in the video...
by Dan Mitchell | Dec 27, 2025 | Big Government, Blogs, Taxation
Looking at the title of today’s column, the answer is yes, and it’s been yes for a long time. But what’s been happening so far in California is slow-motion suicide. Every year, it seems, there is more taxing, more...
by Dan Mitchell | Dec 1, 2025 | Blogs, Taxation
Congratulations to Switzerland, the “improbable success” that is home to the world’s most sensible voters. The left put a referendum on the ballot to impose a national death tax and the people of Switzerland overwhelmingly voted...
