Great Moments in “Buy America”
Scott Lincicome We often discuss how “Buy America” laws increase federal project costs by requiring pricier American‐made materials, but from
A New, Depressing Survey on Inflation
Ryan Bourne Extensive media coverage of the idea of “greedflation” seems to be affecting public opinion. A new YouGov polling survey
Why Is Federal Spending Expanding as a Share of
Romina Boccia U.S. government spending is growing at a faster pace than the ability of taxpayers to pay for it. As
Citizen Initiatives Must Be Able to Overcome Government
Joshua A. Katz Citizens should be able to assert their rights over governmental opposition. One way they do so is
Governors Running for President
Chris Edwards The next president will face a huge federal budget mess. Spending is driving up debt to unprecedented levels and
Unlikely Senate Alliance Proposes Cryptocurrency Surveillance
Nicholas Anthony Senators Cynthia Lummis (R‑WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D‑NY) introduced an updated version of their Responsible Financial Innovation Act.
American Compass Dystopia: Americans’ “Stagnant” Income
Norbert Michel and Jai Kedia A few weeks ago, American Compass released Rebuilding American Capitalism, A Handbook for Conservative Policymakers. This
The Financial Implications of the Death Penalty
Jeffrey Miron This article appeared on SubStack on July 20, 2023. One argument for the death penalty is that the
In Yale University ERISA Case, Plaintiffs Lose but
Joshua A. Katz The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right of trial by jury for “Suits at common law.” But defining
Crypto Clarity Is Up to Congress: Taking Stock
Jack Solowey and Jennifer J. Schulp Last Wednesday, July 12, an updated version of the Lummis‐Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act