EconomyCommentary
How Free Trade and Economic Freedom Help the Poor
Today, many people argue that trade disproportionately hurts poor Americans. They say free trade creates a wage gap between low- and high-income earners, and constructs… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Today, many people argue that trade disproportionately hurts poor Americans. They say free trade creates a wage gap between low- and high-income earners, and constructs… Read More
EconomyNews
When Congress returns from its Easter recess April 24, lawmakers will have only four legislative days left to decide on a spending plan that prevents… Read More
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Some interesting news recently landed in Jeff Stier’s inbox. “Today’s a good day to quit smoking!” proclaimed an email from NYC Quits, part of a… Read More
Economy News
Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney is reportedly slated to send a letter to federal agencies later this week warning them to prep… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Friday’s jobs report announced that businesses created 98,000 jobs, underperforming expert predictions, and showing the weakest gains in almost a year. It appears that the… Read More
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At close to 40 percent when including state rates, the U.S. corporate tax rate is one of the highest in the world. By comparison, the… Read More
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Last week, the NFL approved the long-anticipated move of the Raiders from Oakland, California to Las Vegas, Nevada. Understandably, Raiders fans are feeling betrayed. But… Read More
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The annual conference of the Export-Import Bank begins Thursday, which is an opportune time to catch up with the federal agency that doles out billions… Read More
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Advocates for big government often equate expanding government with concern for the poor. But reality speaks to the contrary: Expanding government often has very harmful… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Few things make Americans more upset than a threat to the Social Security program that they have spent years paying into. That is why a… Read More