The Return of Protectionism
Fortunately for us, this might be a temporary detour away from the long pattern of the expansion of global trade. The damage could be lasting, however.
- May 26, 2019More Articles
Sound Money Project Essay Contest
The Sound Money Project Essay Contest is designed to promote scholarship in monetary and macro- economics. More specifically, it aims to encourage those working at the cutting edge of the...
- May 26, 2019
The End of the European Union and the Prospects for Liberty
It is often said by critics of the European Union that it started out as a good idea, but in recent years (or decades) has turned sour. Regardless of how tiresome it can be to hear this...
- May 26, 2019
Graduates, Be Skeptical of Those in Power
It is graduation season, and with it comes the inevitable commencement speeches that encourage the new graduates to go forth bravely into the world, transform it, and leave their marks....
- May 25, 2019
Durable-Goods Orders Appear to be Plateauing
New orders for durable goods decreased 2.1 percent in April, led by a 5.9 percent fall in transportation equipment. Over the past year, orders are up just 0.2 percent to $248.4 billion,...
- May 24, 2019
When will Federal Debt Become THE Question?
It was getting late and the group, which had gathered to hear and discuss my presentation on America’s economic outlook over dinner, was ready to head home. Among other topics, I had...
- May 24, 2019
Design Regulations Helped Ruin American Cars
A 1962 Studebaker Avanti car at The Henry Ford (THF) Motor Muster, held at Greenfield Village
Your car looks like a box. So does every other car. It’s boring, even shocking when you...
- May 24, 2019
Indiana Lawmaker Ignores Facts, Pushes Bill to Fight Teen Vaping
Just like tax hikes, which don’t curb cigarette consumption, laws forbidding teens from buying tobacco products don’t work. Despite that fact, Indiana lawmakers are pushing a new bill...
- May 24, 2019
Housing Outlook Remains Weak While Labor Market Stays Strong
Sales of new single-family homes fell 6.9 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 673,000, down from a multiyear high of 723,000 in March. Sales had posted three monthly...
- May 23, 2019
Spring Cleaning for the Regulatory State
Spring is in full blossom, and many of us are in the midst of our annual house-cleaning ritual. A regular deep clean makes good sense because it makes our living spaces more orderly and...
- May 23, 2019Programs
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