by Dan Mitchell | May 17, 2022 | Big Government, Blogs, Regulations
While I definitely criticized the Food and Drug Administration for its many mistakes during the pandemic, I only made passing reference to that bureaucracy when referencing the shortage of baby formula during the concluding portion of a recent program. And even that...
by Dan Mitchell | Mar 9, 2022 | Big Government, Blogs, Economics, Regulations
Having addressed Biden’s track record on subsidies, inflation, protectionism, household income, and fiscal policy, let’s finish our series by reviewing the president’s record on regulatory issues. The first place to start is the Federal Register, which is Uncle Sam’s...
by Dan Mitchell | Feb 21, 2022 | Big Government, Blogs, Free Market, Regulations
While specific examples can be very complex, the economic analysis of regulation is, at least in theory, quite simple. Rules and red tape impose burdens that hinder economic activity, and this leads to higher costs for businesses and consumers. These higher...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 15, 2022 | Blogs, States
When I wrote about the 2018 edition of Freedom in the 50 States, Florida ranked as the nation’s most libertarian state. In the 2021 version, New Hampshire takes the top spot (reclaiming the lead it had back in 2016). Here’s a map showing the...
by Dan Mitchell | Dec 16, 2021 | Big Government, Blogs, Regulations
If you’re a policy wonk, you’ll enjoy this history of how government regulation has hindered the development of telecommunications technology. I want to focus on the part of the video, beginning about 30:00, which discusses “net neutrality.” The interview with...
