Week in Review: May 6, 2017
Donald Trump had a good week in Washington. Unfortunately, good news for politicians is often bad news for Americans.
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Obamacare? Trumpcare? Get Rid of it All
Trying to reform America's health care Frankenstein with either Obamacare or Trumpcare will solve nothing.
William Baumol, RIP
Baumol leaves behind an influential body of research on numerous topics relating to entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth.
The Connection Between Money-Supply Growth and Inflation
Increases in the money supply need not always to be followed by general increases in prices.
One-Third of Americans Are on Government Healthcare
Let's hope the "repeal" of Obamacare doesn't make anyone mistake the American healthcare system for anything that's "free-market."
How Governments Outlaw Affordable Housing
In many places, rent growth means more housing is badly needed. Unfortunately, local governments are working hard to limit the supply of housing.
Only Trump Has Been Honest About This One Issue
"Serious People" called Trump's comments on the debt "stupid," "ridiculous," and "insane," but he was entirely correct.
Venezuela Before Chavez: A Prelude to Socialist Failure
The roots of Venezuela's failed regime can be found even before Hugo Chávez took office.
FOMC Keeps Rates Steady
Today's FOMC meeting announcement has the Fed keeping rates unchanged and dismissing a weak Q1 GDP number as merely "transitory."
The Myth of the “Popular Will”
Democracy often relies on conflating society with the state. Unfortunately, this confusion can lead to the politicization of every facet of daily life.
