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Articles

Regulators Are Not What Makes Food Safe
Jeffrey A. Tucker
Tuesday, December 4th, 2018

It’s one of the most puzzling claims of the pro-regulation ideology: food makers and sellers have a weak incentive to make sure their food is safe for consumption. The briefest look at the dynamics of this food panic reveals the opposite.

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Latest research

November Business Conditions Monthly
Robert Hughes, Senior Research Fellow
Friday, November 16th, 2018
AIER’s Business Cycle Conditions Leading Indicators index pulled back in October, dropping to 83 following an 88 in September.
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Everyday Prices Fall for the Second Time in Four Months
Robert Hughes, Senior Research Fellow
Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
AIER’s Everyday Price Index fell 0.1 percent in October after being unchanged in September.
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October Business Conditions Monthly
Robert Hughes, Senior Research Fellow
Friday, October 12th, 2018
AIER’s Business Cycle Conditions Leading Indicators index improved in September, hitting 88 following 83 in August.
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