Why Emmanuel Macron’s Surge Is Unlikely to Change Anything
Emmanuel Macron is telling everyone what they want to hear. But what France needs isn't popular at all: a big dose of free markets.
Taxes and Spending
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Herbert Spencer: Protectionism Is “Aggressionism”
Protectionism only "protects" by having the state attack property rights through higher taxes or prohibitions on those who wish to trade freely.
When Government Acts, Unintended Consequences Follow
When pundits say there might be "unintended consequences" of government intervention, they are usually greatly understating the situation.
Four Agencies to Abolish along with the Dept. of Education
Cabinet-level departments enjoy more political prestige than other agencies. Getting rid of them is first step in cutting back federal spending.
Why Government Spending Matters More than the Size of the Deficit
The only meaningful contribution the government can make to people’s living standards is by focusing on a reduction in government spending.
Justice and “Social Justice” Are Two Very Different Things
There's no way to square the coercive positive rights of “social justice” with the concept of “liberty and justice for all.”
Our Huge Hidden Tax: Government Regulations
Eliminating government regulations is as critical as tax relief in turning the US economy around.
Updating Robert Higgs’s “Gross Domestic Private Product”
Although once controversial, government purchases are now included in GDP measurements. But, it may be still useful to remove these purchases from GDP.
Healthcare: Government — Not Technology — Is Driving Prices Up
Technology by itself isn't what's making health care so expensive. A more likely cause is government intervention through welfare and regulation.
That Troublesome 2009 Budget
The 2009 fiscal year was a big year for huge increases in federal spending. Unfortunately, it was a bipartisan effort.
