William Baumol, RIP
Baumol leaves behind an influential body of research on numerous topics relating to entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth.
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Obamacare? Trumpcare? Get Rid of it All
Trying to reform America's health care Frankenstein with either Obamacare or Trumpcare will solve nothing.
Week in Review: May 6, 2017
Donald Trump had a good week in Washington. Unfortunately, good news for politicians is often bad news for Americans.
Fed Speeches: What They Said
Friday featured a handful of Fed member speeches. Here is a summary of what they spoke about.
Venezuela Before Chavez: A Prelude to Socialist Failure
The roots of Venezuela's failed regime can be found even before Hugo Chávez took office.
Only Trump Has Been Honest About This One Issue
"Serious People" called Trump's comments on the debt "stupid," "ridiculous," and "insane," but he was entirely correct.
How Governments Outlaw Affordable Housing
In many places, rent growth means more housing is badly needed. Unfortunately, local governments are working hard to limit the supply of housing.
One-Third of Americans Are on Government Healthcare
Let's hope the "repeal" of Obamacare doesn't make anyone mistake the American healthcare system for anything that's "free-market."
How Liberty Defined Western Civilization
The idea of liberty is and has always been peculiar to the West.
The Myth of the “Popular Will”
Democracy often relies on conflating society with the state. Unfortunately, this confusion can lead to the politicization of every facet of daily life.
