Trump’s Goldman Guys Are Dangerous
Trump campaigned on cutting taxes, but Steve Mnuchin and Gary Cohn desire "revenue neutral" reform, including a possible VAT.
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3 Lessons Learned from Wisconsin’s War on Foreign Butter
Wisconsin's foreign-butter ban may seem like a small issue, but it illustrates the problems that arise when government limits trade in any way.
Raiders Move to Vegas Gives Taxpayers Reason to Boo, Players Reason to Cheer
The NFL is coming to Vegas. This means higher hotel taxes for tourists, but lower tax rates for players.
Why Angela Merkel Hates Tax Competition
Europhiles like Angela Merkel are panicking over the idea that the UK and the US might reduce taxes and provide tax havens outside the EU.
Fed Financial Statements: $6 Billion Drop in Fed Remittances
Every year the Fed remits its profits to the US Treasury every year. A drop in Fed profits means less for the US Treasury.
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.
Trump Should Follow Putin on Military Spending
Trump's increases to military spending means his "America First" budget puts the US at greater risk.
When the CIA Partied with LSD on the Taxpayers’ Dime
During the 50s and 60s, the CIA conducted a variety of LSD "experiments" with prostitutes and others that were of questionable scientific value.
Which US States Are the “Moocher” States?
There's more than one way to show which states consume the most federal spending.
Rothbard Explains the Proper Response to Climate Change
Whether or not one agrees with the underlying climate science, Rothbard’s analysis is useful in crafting a response to so-called greenhouse gases.
