Space Cadets and Sex Changes: Our “Defense” Budget Is a Bad Joke
Spending on the military is set to reach a new all-time high. This has a lot to do with politics, and almost nothing to do with defense.
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Net Neutrality Strengthens Monopolies, Invites Corruption
Government regulation has long been an easy way for large firms to drive the smaller competition out of business. Net neutrality is no different.
Even Partial Drug Legalization Goes a Long Way in Protecting Property Rights
The partial legalization of cannabis in Colorado has made it harder for police to justify many searches and seizures that were once routine.
Private Property and Higher Ed
In a free society there are no free-speech rights, only property rights. Colleges don't have "free-speech" zones and words don't constitute violence.
Can Japan End its Easy-Money Addiction?
Shinzo Abe's party has recently suffered some stunning electoral defeats. But that doesn't mean "Abenomics" and its easy-money policies are over.
Europe’s Unsustainable Welfare State
The EU average tax burden on workers is 44.9%. The average worker in the EU spends half a year working for the tax man. This is not sustainable.
The High Cost of “Free” College
The State of Tennessee has created a new program to provide free college statewide. Remember, there is not such thing as a free lunch.
The Part-Time Critics of Central Banks
The central bank critics today who were not critics of the great bailouts and stimulus have reserved their criticisms for what hurts their interests.
McCaffrey and Dorobat on the Economics of Game of Thrones
Matthew McCaffrey and Carmen Elena Dorobăț, have written extensively on the economics of Game of Thrones.
Will Trump Be Less of a Spendthrift than His Republican Predecessors?
The Trump White Houses's own estimates show federal spending will increase by nearly another trillion dollars over the next five years.
