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GoFundMe for a Government Program?
Jeffrey A. Tucker
Friday, December 21st, 2018

The GoFundMe campaign for the wall illustrates both the possibilities and the limitations of relying on voluntary revenue collection. Private efforts might be able to collect the money they need, but they will not and should obtain the powers that government possesses to take away the people’s liberty and property.

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Latest research

December Business Conditions Monthly
Robert Hughes, Senior Research Fellow
Tuesday, December 18th, 2018
AIER’s Business Cycle Conditions Leading Indicators index pulled back in November, dropping to 79 following an 83 in October and 88 in September.
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Everyday Prices Plunge In November
Robert Hughes, Senior Research Fellow
Wednesday, December 12th, 2018
AIER’s Everyday Price Index plunged 1.0 percent in November after falling 0.1 percent in October.
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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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