by Dan Mitchell | Nov 5, 2020 | Blogs, Crime, Society
In yesterday’s election postmortem, I highlighted a few implications for big-picture economic issues. There will be another “stimulus,” but it won’t be nearly as profligate as would have been the case if Democrats had total control of Congress and the White House....
by Dan Mitchell | Sep 24, 2020 | Blogs, Crime, Society
I frequently cite Mark Perry in my columns (including what I wrote yesterday) because he has an uncommon ability to focus on what’s actually important when writing about economic issues. It turns out he also has that ability when it comes to social issues, as...
by Brian Garst | Mar 6, 2019 | Big Government, Blogs, Health Care
The FDA has announced new measures designed to combat opioid abuse, promising “an aggressive approach to regulatory action.” Unfortunately, many of the solutions offered by the agency will harm patients while not doing much to reduce overdoses, and might...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 7, 2019 | Big Government, Blogs
When I think of over-bearing governments with myopic enforcement of silly rules, I obviously think of the United States, especially the IRS, EEOC, FDA, and EPA. And I also think of Germany, Japan, and other straight-laced societies. But I don’t think of Canada. After...
by Dan Mitchell | Oct 18, 2018 | Blogs, Crime, Society
The War on Drugs is a bad idea. Not because people should be using drugs, but rather because the societal harm of prohibition is much greater than the societal harm of legalization. Moreover, even though I personally disapprove of drug use, I adhere to the libertarian...
