by Dan Mitchell | Feb 12, 2020 | Blogs, Taxation
I pointed out yesterday that Donald Trump has increased domestic spending at a faster rate than Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, or Jimmy Carter. The day before, I castigated him for proposing a budget that expands the burden of government spending by $2 trillion over the...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 9, 2020 | Blogs, States, Tax Competition, Taxation
People underestimate the importance of modest long-run trends. A small boost in economic growth, if sustained, can have a major effect on long-run living standards. A small shift in the growth of government spending, over time, can determine a nation’s fiscal...
by Dan Mitchell | Nov 8, 2019 | Big Government, Blogs, Immigration, Society, Welfare and Entitlements
When non-libertarian audiences ask my opinion about immigration, I generally point out that it is a very good sign that so many people want to come to the United States. Almost everyone agrees with that statement, but that doesn’t put them in the pro-immigration camp....
by Dan Mitchell | Oct 21, 2019 | Blogs, Economics, Taxation
California is suffering a slow but steady decline. Bad economic policy has made the Golden State less attractive for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners. Punitive tax laws deserve much of the blame, particularly the 2012 decision to impose a top tax rate of...
by Dan Mitchell | Sep 15, 2019 | Blogs, Tax Competition, Taxation
Like most libertarians, I’m a bit quirky. Most people, if they watch The Great Escape or Rambo II, cheer when American POWs achieve freedom. I’m happy as well, but I also can’t stop myself from thinking about how I also applaud when a successful taxpayer flees from a...
