The Political Economy of Protectionism
Protectionism may provide some short-term benefits to a small number of special interests, but at much greater costs to the rest of society.
U.S. Economy
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Trump’s Protectionist Follies Threaten a Trade War
What America is facing are the illogical trade policies of an economically illiterate president in the White House.
Dan Mitchell: Is There an Endgame for US Debt?
Dan Mitchell and Jeff Deist discuss the biggest threat to American prosperity.
Everything You Need to Know about Federal Spending in Five Charts
It’s time to address the budget in a comprehensive fashion.
On Universities, Krugman, and the State of Austrian Economics
In his usual engaging way, Robert Murphy explains what's wrong with the economics profession — it might have something to do with Paul Krugman.
Mark Thornton: Is the Bust Here?
With stock markets in turmoil earlier this week, Mark Thornton and Jeff Deist discuss booms and busts.
Paul Krugman Should Love President Trump’s Infrastructure Plan
If President Trump’s infrastructure proposal works out exactly as Paul Krugman has described it, Krugman should be applauding it.
The United States Is a Tax Haven for Global Investors…and that’s Good for America
The US has risen in the rankings mostly because other nations have been coerced into weakening their human rights laws on financial privacy.
The Debt Ceiling Hysteria and Profligate Government
This is all smoke and mirrors to avoid dealing with the fundamental problem: the continuance of and increases in the American warfare-welfare state.
Jeff Deist: Beyond the Wall
Jeff Deist and Mance Rayder discuss the political and economic state of the union.
