Is Forced Military Service Good for the Economy?
The latest argument in favor of conscription is that it's good for the economy. But, it's all just another central-planning scheme.
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What If Every Person Paid an Equal Share of the Military Budget?
If military costs were spread out evenly, a family of four would be paying more than $9,000 per year.
Congress Exploits Hurricane to Raise Debt Ceiling
The Republicans aren't letting this crisis go to waste. They're using it to put American taxpayers deeper in debt.
Mark Thornton: Trump’s Deal With Dems Increases His Power over GOP
Trump has successfully used the Democrats as leverage against a do-nothing GOP Congress.
The Week in Review: September 9, 2017
It is during times of crisis like this, when government feels the greatest need to control, that sound economics is most needed.
How the Feds Blocked Effective Flood Insurance
Government agencies have helped to encourage urban and suburban development in flood plains and other disaster-prone areas.
Does Government Spending Create More Economic Growth?
A cut in government outlays is great news for wealth generators and to the economy.
Public Policy Always Costs Somebody Something
When there are several false premises, the odds turn heavily against the likelihood of good policy.
How Welfare States Encourage Bad Economic Thinking
The prevalence of welfare-statist “redistribution” spells the death of sound economics.
Why Houston Doesn’t Need Federal Flood Relief — In Four Charts
Texas and Houston are larger and wealthier than most countries. Forcing other states to pay for rebuilding is nothing more than political theater.
