Donald Trump’s Whig Is Showing
Donald Trump has revived the old philosophy of the American Whigs — a political faction in favor of trade barriers and lots of government spending.
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The G-20 Was Never Serious About Free Trade
Trump's anti-trade rhetoric is concerning, but he is not challenging a golden era of free trade.
America Is Hardly a Bastion of Free Trade
Contrary to the popular myth, the US often imposes many crippling regulations in its international trade practices. We need more trade, not less.
By Itself, a Chinese Sell-Off in US Debt Won’t Imperil the Dollar
The Federal Reserve has a lot more to do with the strength of the dollar than the Chinese state.
7 Steps Toward a More Sensible Foreign Policy
A policy of non-intervention and free trade can move us a long way toward a more peaceful international order.
Why Emmanuel Macron’s Surge Is Unlikely to Change Anything
Emmanuel Macron is telling everyone what they want to hear. But what France needs isn't popular at all: a big dose of free markets.
What Trump Means: A European Perspective
Almost all political events and ongoing developments in Europe are now interpreted in light of Trump’s victory.
The Fed’s Dependence on the Consumer Will Backfire
The Fed pretends it wants to normalize interest rates in an economy built on the fragility of broke consumers.
With Its Leftist President Gone, Can Brazil Set the Economy Free?
Some pro-freedom reforms are making gains in Brazil. But we still have a long way to go.
Economic Globalization Is Not Political Globalization
The two types of globalization should not be confused.
