Week in Review: April 15, 2017
This week, President Trump decided Candidate Trump was wrong about the Federal Reserve,
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How Government Meddles in Your Easter Chocolate
Thanks to protectionism, consumers in the West pay higher prices for chocolate — and African workers get lower wages.
Glorious Tax Season
Tax season is here. This is a time to celebrate. No, I mean it. But not because the State makes its claim on our hard-earned monies known.
Are Americans Undertaxed?
Most Americans believe they are taxed too much. The ruling elites disagree.
Trump Betrays His Base On The Fed
Trump has made it clear that he understands the Fed’s low-interest-rate policy has very real consequences beyond Wall Street.
Dimon and Kashkari Clash on the Health of Banks
The Fed's Neel Kashkari and JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon recently sparred over the health of banks. How much loss can the banks absorb?
Danger: Federal Tax Revenue Growth Falls to 80-Month Low
The last time federal receipts fell like this was in July 2008, shortly before the financial crisis.
We’re All Dictators Now
Riszard Legutko contends that the democratic socialists have been far more successful at destroying freedom than the Soviet communists ever were.
Kaplan Endorses the Balance Sheet Plan
Fed's Kaplan: Fed can start shrinking the $4.5 trillion balance sheet this year.
How Trump Will Make the Trade Deficit Worse
Several of President Trump’s proposals, such as increasing military spending, will make the trade deficits even bigger.
