by Dan Mitchell | Nov 9, 2014 | Big Government, Blogs, Society
When discussing how to boost growth, economists often discuss the importance of human capital and physical capital. Those are key factors driving economic performance. After all, improvements in human capital mean a more productive workforce. And improvements in...
by Dan Mitchell | Oct 22, 2014 | Big Government, Blogs, Education
It’s time for an updated version of the U.S. vs U.K. government stupidity contest. This ongoing series has featured amazing feats of inane government, including the world’s most pointless road markings, photo-ID requirements for drain cleaner purchases, and a...
by Dan Mitchell | Aug 4, 2014 | Big Government, Blogs, Europe, Health Care, Welfare and Entitlements
When government suppresses the free market and takes over the healthcare sector, you get some really odd results. Consider these stories from Sweden: A man sewing up his own leg after getting frustrated with a long wait. The government denying a wheelchair to a...
by Dan Mitchell | Jul 25, 2014 | Big Government, Blogs, Welfare and Entitlements
I’ve written many times about America’s looming fiscal collapse, and I’ve also pontificated about America’s costly and failed welfare state. I even have speculated about when America reaches a tipping point, with too many people riding in the wagon of government...
by CF&P | Jun 12, 2014 | News, Prosperity Updates
Tax Competition News U.K. Stumbles Into Competitive Tax Policy While a government official frantically points out that “the UK is not a tax haven,” the nation nevertheless is experiencing an investment influx thanks to legal challenges that halted British...
