by Dan Mitchell | Dec 15, 2023 | Blogs, Energy, Taxation
I’m a fan of the no-tax increase pledge for the simple reason that our greatest economic threat is the rising burden of government spending. And since there are only three ways that politicians can finance spending (taxes, borrowing,...
by Dan Mitchell | Aug 21, 2023 | Blogs
Mostly because politicians focus on the seen rather than the unseen , I’ve unfortunately had several reasons to write about government policies and premature death. Government-run health carePandemic lockdownsFDA regulationGun...
by Dan Mitchell | Jul 12, 2023 | Big Government, Blogs
Hypocrisy is not a admirable attribute, but it is unfortunately common trait for politicians. For instance, I get very irked at allegedly conservative politicians who make speeches about fiscal responsibility, but...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 11, 2023 | Big Government, Blogs, Regulations
The nanny-state crowd in DC generates red tape with big macroeconomic costs. But also quality-of-life costs. Inferior light bulbsSubstandard toiletsInadequate washing machinesDribbling showersDysfunctional gas cansCrummy dishwashers And it seems they never...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 1, 2023 | Blogs, Education
It’s not easy being a libertarian, especially when your job is to protect economic liberty. Politicians have a natural incentive to increase the size, scope, and power of government. In almost all cases, our freedoms are best protected when politicians...
