Why Governments Waste Resources: The Case of Newfoundland’s Joseph R. Smallwood
Politicians promise economic miracles, but in the end they waste resources and engage in economic destruction. Newfoundland is a case study.
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Government Is as Government Does
If we have learned anything from hundreds of years of government oppression and atrocities, one thing is certain: government isn't our friend.
Why Biden’s Spending Is Unsustainable
It's popular for politicians to claim they will never cut Social Security. But doing nothing now about the program means imposing an even larger hit on seniors in the future.
Government Is as Government Does
If we have learned anything from hundreds of years of government oppression and atrocities, one thing is certain: government isn't our friend.
Why Biden’s Spending Is Unsustainable
It's popular for politicians to claim they will never cut Social Security. But doing nothing now about the program means imposing an even larger hit on seniors in the future.
The Economics of American Gerontocracy
With Yale economics professor Yusuke Narita suggesting mass suicide—seppuku—as the answer to Japan's rapidly aging demographics, Jeff and Bob take a hard look at the economics and humanity of greying America.
Taxation Is Theft and Cannot Be Justified Even for Charitable Causes
If taxes are used for "charitable" purposes, does that justify taxation?
Managing Money Is as Important as Making It: The Sad Case of Athletes Going Broke
The recent case of retired megastar Usain Bolt losing millions of dollars to bad investments highlights the importance of sound money management.
The Power to Destroy
The Communist Manifesto pushed a heavily progressive income tax as one of ten key ways to undermine the market order. Unfortunately, the idea didn't die with Marx.
Federal Government Spending Is Out of Control and Unsustainable. Maine Shows a Way to Reduce Spending.
The latest federal spending spree cannot be sustained. Even though Maine's government is controlled by Democrats, it is finding ways to cut. Washington should take notice.
