Immigration is a hot topic these days, particularly for those in the southern and south-western states of America. There has been a rising anti-immigration sentiment, directed specifically at immigrating Mexicans. The public cries out, "Secure the borders!" and "They're taking our...
Lately it seems that it has become fashionable on both the Left and Right to bemoan the evils of the trade deficit; however, this penchant for protectionism is founded upon a general lack of knowledge when it comes to economics. Let's examine a few false assertions often put forth by what I like...