“Ability to Pay” Is a Lousy Way to Judge Tax Policy
The ability-to-pay doctrine falls short of providing a logical or ethical justification for progressive tax rates, for multiple reasons.
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The Disaster of Federal Farm Policy
The failures of farm programs remain a reminder of why Washington’s power needs to be radically slashed across the board.
Why the President Said “No”
And yet I feel obliged to withhold my approval ... [for] the appropriation of public funds...
Kevin Dowd: Against Monetary Stimulus
Kevin Dowd explains how policies like negative interest rates not only reflect bad economic thinking, but also pose a danger to the civil liberties.
Politicians Are Rushing to Ink Cronyist Deal with Amazon
The massive tax breaks and subsidies being offered to Amazon for their second headquarters has taken crony capitalism to dizzying heights.
Austrians vs the Mainstream: on Taxes
Perhaps it is time for mainstream economists to reevaluate their methodology on taxes.
The Myth of America’s “Stingy” Welfare State
With welfare, the US outspends Canada and Australia, and is on a par with Switzerland. On government healthcare, the US outspends nearly everyone.
Against Trump’s Tariffs
The verdict of sound economics is universal. Tariffs cripple economies, reduce the standard of living, and pit some groups against others.
The Myth of America’s “Stingy” Welfare State
With welfare, the US outspends Canada and Australia, and is on a par with Switzerland. On government healthcare, the US outspends nearly everyone.
Everything You Need to Know about Federal Spending in Five Charts
It’s time to address the budget in a comprehensive fashion.
