by Dan Mitchell | Jun 17, 2020 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Like most libertarians, I support decentralization and federalism. Under the right circumstances, I’m even sympathetic to the idea of secession (hooray for Brexit!). This is why I have no problem with a community based on voluntary socialism. History tells us that...
by Dan Mitchell | Jun 11, 2020 | Big Government, Blogs
One week ago, I wrote about how the welfare state creates high implicit marginal tax rates, thus making it difficult for low-income people to climb out of poverty and dependence. But that’s not the only way that poor people are victimized by big government. Another...
by Dan Mitchell | May 2, 2020 | Blogs, Taxation
What’s the most poorly governed city in the United States? San Francisco, where there are “poop patrols“? Chicago, which is spending itself into oblivion? New York City, home of America’s worst mayor? Those are all good options, but Seattle may deserve this award....
by Dan Mitchell | Apr 14, 2020 | Blogs, States
I’m a big fan of federalism. After all, compared to what happens when Washington screws up, there’s a lot less damage if a state or city imposes a bad law. Moreover, it’s relatively easy to move across a border if a state or city is doing something foolish. Leaving...
by Dan Mitchell | Feb 1, 2020 | Big Government, Blogs
Is Greece the international version of New Jersey or is New Jersey the American version of Greece? Is New Jersey the national version of Chicago, or is Chicago the the local version of New Jersey? The answer is yes, regardless of how the question is phrased because –...
