by Dan Mitchell | Jun 16, 2021 | Blogs, Economics, Free Market
I was a big fan of (and occasional guest on) John Stossel’s TV show, and I’m now a big fan of his videos (see here, here, here, here, here, here, and here). So it was an honor to appear in his latest video about...
by Dan Mitchell | May 29, 2021 | Big Government, Blogs, Economics, Free Market
When I debate public policy with leftists, I frequently stump them by asking for an example of a country where their ideas have worked. They get flummoxed for the simple reason that no nation has ever become rich with big government. There are some...
by Dan Mitchell | May 17, 2021 | Blogs, Free Market
Why do folks on the left support punitive policies such as high tax rates and a bigger burden of government? Some of them are motivated by resentment against those who have achieved success. These are the people who support the...
by Dan Mitchell | Apr 30, 2021 | Blogs, Economics, Free Market, Supply Side
If nothing else, Biden’s big-government agenda is triggering a debate about fundamental issues, such as whether it’s a good idea to make America’s economy more like Singapore or more like Italy. In making the case for the Italian approach of higher...
by Dan Mitchell | Mar 4, 2021 | Blogs, Economics, Free Market
The 2021 edition of the Index of Economic Freedom was released today (as I’ve repeatedly stated, it’s my favorite annual publication from the Heritage Foundation). There are five things that merit attention 1. Hong...
