by Dan Mitchell | Nov 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Inequality is now a major dividing line in the world of public policy. Supporters of limited government think it’s not a big issue and instead focus on the policies that are most likely to generate growth. Simply stated, they tend not to care if some people get richer...
by Dan Mitchell | Nov 14, 2017 | Blogs, Economics, Free Market
Over the past few weeks, I’ve written several columns about the 100th anniversary of communism. I’ve looked at that evil ideology’s death toll, and I’ve written about the knaves and fools who defended and promoted communism in the west (included, sad to say, some...
by Dan Mitchell | Nov 11, 2017 | Blogs, Economics, Taxation
Back on November 2, I summarized the good and not-so-good features of the tax plan put forth by House Republicans. Here are the parts that made me happy. Lower corporate tax rate. Ending the deduction for state and local income taxes. Death tax repeal. And what was...
by Dan Mitchell | Nov 9, 2017 | Blogs, Economics
To “commemorate” the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik revolution in Russian, I’ve been sharing a series of columns on the evil of communism. On October 30, I looked at the death toll resulting from communist tyranny. On November 5, I discussed the shameful...
by Dan Mitchell | Nov 2, 2017 | Blogs, Economics, Taxation
House Republicans have unveiled their much-anticipated tax plan. Is this something to celebrate? Well, that depends on whether you’re grading on a curve. Compared to a pure, simple, and fair flat tax, it’s timid and disappointing. But compared to today’s wretched and...
