by Dan Mitchell | Mar 20, 2017 | Big Government, Blogs, Economics, Regulations
It’s relatively easy to demonstrate how certain regulations make our lives less pleasant (inferior light bulbs, substandard toilets, inadequate washing machines, crummy dishwashers, etc). Furthermore, it’s also simple to highlight examples of foolish and...
by Dan Mitchell | Feb 11, 2017 | Big Government, Blogs, Government Spending, Taxation
I don’t have strong views on global warming. Or climate change, or whatever it’s being called today. But I’ve generally been skeptical about government action for the simple reason that the people making the most noise are statists who would use any excuse to increase...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 31, 2017 | Blogs, Taxation
In one of my periodic attempts to create themes for these columns, I developed a “fiscal fights with friends” category. Part I was a response to Riehan Salam’s well-meaning critique of the flat tax. Part II was a response to a good-but-timid fiscal plan from folks at...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 24, 2017 | Big Government, Blogs, Economics, Regulations
Red tape is a huge burden on the American economy, with even an Obama Administration bureaucracy acknowledging that costs far exceed supposed benefits. And the problem gets worse every year. If I had to pick the worst example of foolish regulation, there would be lots...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 10, 2017 | Big Government, Blogs, Economics, Free Market, Regulations
All things considered, I like small businesses more than big businesses. Not because I’m against large companies, per se, but rather because big businesses often use their political influence to seek unearned and undeserved wealth. If you don’t believe me, just look...
