U.S. Economy

Ryan and Tho are joined by economist Mark Thornton to take a look at why so many economists keep telling us the economy is in great shape.

The vast American welfare system is imploding. Future tax revenues will not come close to meeting future obligations. Something must give.

In their war against free speech, progressive governments are now denying dissidents use of the banking system.

Autoworkers are angry at their working situation and are striking for higher wages and a shorter work week. Their anger is misdirected.

The UAW's strike against US automakers will do long-term damage to the domestic auto industry. Unfortunately, unions and their advocates will learn nothing from this debacle.

President Biden says he is going to unleash regulators to bring more "competition" to the economy. This is an oxymoron.

Another Labor Day has passed with the same pro-union rhetoric dominating the media and politics. However, being pro-union is not the same as being pro-labor, especially given that unions often are the most anti-worker entities in our political economy.

While unemployment currently is low and the rate of inflation has fallen somewhat, Bidenomics is setting off a boom that is unsustainable. We know what happens next.

Keynesian economist Paul Krugman thinks that everything in the economy is great.

Since the end of World War II, the US dollar has been the world's reserve currency. That status may well change because US monetary authorities insist on inflating the dollar into oblivion.