Cronyism and Corporatism

When we see real bipartisan action in Congress, it usually is for the worst.

Contrary to the claim that taxpayer subsidies for higher education provide great social benefits, these subsidies actually are a wealth transfer from the less-well-off to wealthy people.

The president's SOTU speech has become an annual presentation of a new set of White House lies. But official Washington believes it is worse to publicly boo false statements than to make them.

The empty shopping mall: a story of how government actions created a huge malinvestment in western Pennsylvania.

Contrary to the claim that taxpayer subsidies for higher education provide great social benefits, these subsidies actually are a wealth transfer from the less-well-off to wealthy people.

Two nations famous for hyperinflation now look to create a common currency. Unless that currency is gold, this is a bad idea.

The empty shopping mall: a story of how government actions created a huge malinvestment in western Pennsylvania.

The leaders of the World Economic Forum have a wonderful future planned for all of us. They just don't plan to share in our misery.

The Federal Trade Commission seeks an anti-trust judgment against Microsoft for its move to acquire Activision. Like all other anti-trust action, this one has no economic merits.

Tho Bishop and Ryan McMaken celebrate World Economic Forum week.