Topic: Public Choice and Public Policy

Central Banking, Fiscal Policy, Government, Public Choice and Public Policy

The Fed’s Share of Public Debt: Worsening Withdrawal Symptoms?

– July 20, 2022

“Can Congress quit the Fed’s easy money policy that has allowed them to push debt levels well above 100% of GDP, or will the addiction demand more QE to support Washington’s spending habit?” ~ Peter T. Calcagno & Edward J. Lopez

Government, Public Choice and Public Policy, Taxation

Is Wokeness the New Sumptuary Laws?

– July 16, 2022

“A truly free and socially-egalitarian society will reject sumptuary taxes, no matter what form they take. Awake to the woke, and reject how it’s spoke.” ~ Anthony Gill

Economic Education, Government, Public Choice and Public Policy, Video

Politics Without Romance – Why the World Looks the Way It Does | Liberty Curious (Video)

– July 8, 2022

“In this episode of Liberty Curious, AIER Senior Research Faculty Ryan Yonk joins Kate Wand to discuss Public Choice theory, which James Buchanan famously described as ‘politics without romance.’” ~ AIER

Crisis, Fiscal Policy, Government, Public Choice and Public Policy

Washington’s Budget Deficits: Size and Composition Matter

– July 4, 2022

“Since entitlements are off the table under threats of touching ‘the third rail of politics,’ then proponents of fiscal discipline have been trying to reform and constrain an ever-smaller portion of the overall budget.” ~ Peter T. Calcagno & Edward J. Lopez

Economic Education, Fiscal Policy, Inflation, Public Choice and Public Policy

Want to Understand the Inflation Problem? Look to Harvey Road, Not Pennsylvania Avenue

– June 24, 2022

“A bipartisan generation of loose money and loose budgets has created major negative spillover effects, and today’s inflation problem is what we all have to show for it.” ~ Peter T. Calcagno & Edward J. Lopez

Central Banking, Economic Education, Government, Public Choice and Public Policy

Can The Fed Save Us?

– June 22, 2022

“The realities of Public Choice should make everyone think twice when asserting that the Fed or any agency should be doing something specific to fix the economy and that they will be able to make the right choice.” ~ Fernando M. D’Andrea & Ryan M. Yonk

Government, Healthcare, Inflation, Public Choice and Public Policy

What Can Healthcare Prices Teach About Inflationary Woes?

– June 18, 2022

“Unfortunately, addressing inflation may be more of an incentive problem than a ‘what policy should we adopt’ problem. Examining the US’s healthcare industry through the lens of public choice economics provides evidence.” ~ Raymond J. March

Crisis, Government, Public Choice and Public Policy, Science

Review: Scott Atlas’s A Plague Upon Our House

– June 10, 2022

“Dr. Atlas’ analysis of the US’s COVID-19 response is masterful. This book offers great explanations and evidence to clarify COVID-related misunderstandings and falsehoods. His accounts of working in DC are shocking and enlightening for readers skeptical about federal suggestions on combating the pandemic.” ~ Raymond J. March

Authoritarianism, Government, Healthcare, Public Choice and Public Policy

Monkeypox and Leviathan?

– June 8, 2022

“As far as public health crises are concerned, monkeypox is not in the same league as Covid-19. They are entirely different. But they share a disturbing similarity- their potential to expand and help retain government power. And this seems unpreventable.” ~ Raymond J. March

Free Markets, Government, Public Choice and Public Policy, Science

Raving for Monkeypox

– June 2, 2022

“We should expect more outbreaks in areas with a greater appreciation for economic freedom. Indeed, reports indicate the kindling wood has been there for some time. But don’t worry; be thankful that people live in societies that allow such diseases to spread.” ~ Byron B. Carson III

Art and Culture, Economic Education, Government, Public Choice and Public Policy

Obi-Wan Kenobi, Public Choice Economist

– May 30, 2022

“Public choice logic remains relevant in the real world, even for our more pressing political controversies. Perhaps we should pay more attention to Obi-Wan, his public choice logic, and the larger political economy issues the Star Wars franchise ingeniously portrays.” ~ Byron B. Carson III

Economic Education, Free Markets, Healthcare, Public Choice and Public Policy

A Market for Mosquito Control?

– May 23, 2022

“In addition to the standard factors of mosquito control, perhaps we should consider the role economic freedom plays. Such institutions enhance competition, encourage innovation, and lead to more opportunities to kill mosquitoes.” ~ Byron B. Carson III