by Dan Mitchell | Feb 7, 2019 | Blogs, Economics, Trade
Donald Trump and other populist leaders frequently are condemned for undermining the “rules-based system” that is the basis of the “postwar order.” What exactly is meant by this criticism? In the case of Trump, is it disapproval of his protectionism? Yes, but that’s...
by Dan Mitchell | Nov 27, 2018 | Blogs, Europe
I just spent several days in London, where I met with journalists and experts at think tanks to find out what’s happening with Brexit. By way of background, I think voters in the UK made the right decision for the simple reason that the Brussels-based European Union...
by Dan Mitchell | May 18, 2018 | Blogs, Tax Competition, Taxation
I almost feel guilty when I criticize the garbled economic thoughts of Pope Francis. After all, he was influenced by Peronist ideology as a youngster, so he wasprobably a lost cause from the beginning. Moreover, Walter Williams and Thomas Sowell have already dissected...
by Dan Mitchell | Jun 24, 2016 | Blogs, Economics, Europe
What an amazing vote. The people of the United Kingdom defied the supposed experts, rejected a fear-based campaign by advocates of the status quo, and declared their independence from the European Union. Here are some takeaway thoughts on this startling development....
by Dan Mitchell | Jun 14, 2016 | Blogs, Economics, Europe
On June 23, the people of the United Kingdom will have the opportunity to restore sovereignty and protect democracy by voting in a national referendum to leave the European Union. They should choose “leave” over “remain.” The European Union’s governmental...
