The Trumped-Up Myths Behind “Trickle-Down” Economics
The critique of "trickle-down" economics relies on a mistaken zero-sum view that more income for some must reduce incomes to others.
Taxes and Spending
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Hillary’s Huge Estate-Tax Hike
Estate taxes destroy businesses and undermine families while enriching the state. Not surprisingly, Hillary Clinton wants more of them.
Roll Call: ‘The Deficit Debate Has Disappeared’
Donald Trump has forced the GOP to admit it really has no interest in serious spending cuts or in balancing the budget.
The New Nevada: Taxpayer Bucks for Billionaires
The Silver State is not what it used to be and its lawmakers can not help saying "yes" to billionaires seeking taxpayer largesse.
The Economics of Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton likes to say she wants to help the middle class. But, her economic policy only helps her crony capitalist pals.
Indoctrination: 35 Years of the US Department of Education
What has the Federal Department of Education done for students? The DOE has spent a lot of taxpayer money, but the results are less than impressive.
Italy’s Earthquake: Will It Revive Their Economy?
Bastiat's broken-window fallacy lives on in Italy where advocates for a new wave of government spending will bring an economic renaissance.
Free Trade Brings Abundance — Protectionism Brings Scarcity
When it comes to trade, the best US policy, or that of any country, is the elimination of all barriers to imports.
IRS Numbers Show Little Income Growth for Americans
Real income and wealth growth in the United States peaked in the 1990s, and has been declining since.
Infrastructure Spending Does not “Grow the Economy”
Both Trump and Clinton agree the US government needs to spend billions more on infrastructure. More spending is not the boon they think it is.
