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America’s COVID Response Was Based on Lies
Scott W. Atlas  ·  March 10, 2023
Before the Primaries, the GOP Needs an Overdue Moment of Truth
Alvaro Vargas Llosa  ·  March 10, 2023
Make Standard Time Permanent
William F. Shughart II  ·  March 10, 2023
The Tooth-Fairy Economics of Slavery Reparations
Phillip W. Magness, David R. Henderson  ·  March 8, 2023
Persistently Pesky Price Pressures
Alexander William Salter  ·  March 6, 2023
Is Biden’s Pick Julie Su Suited to be U.S. Labor Secretary?
K. Lloyd Billingsley  ·  March 6, 2023
Optimism and Ethics in The Calculus of Consent
Art Carden  ·  March 3, 2023
Jimmy Carter’s Presidential Legacy
In light of the news that Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care, it’s now time for analysts and the American people to seriously reassess his presidency.
Ivan Eland  ·  February 28, 2023
The Real Federal Deficit: Social Security and Medicare
John C. Goodman  ·  February 27, 2023
They Mean to Be Masters: A Review of Trust Us
Art Carden  ·  February 25, 2023
Yes to Restitution, No to Reparations
Jonathan J. Bean  ·  February 24, 2023
NatCons, the American System, and the Founders
Phillip W. Magness  ·  February 23, 2023
Joe Biden and Protectionism: Continuing to Make America ‘Grate’
Gary M. Galles  ·  February 23, 2023
‘The 1619 Project’ on Hulu Vindicates Capitalism
Its examples of racism are all the result of actions by governments.
David R. Henderson, Phillip W. Magness  ·  February 21, 2023
Two Ways Trade Creates Wealth
Art Carden  ·  February 21, 2023
Why You Should Fear ‘Bipartisan’ Agreements in Congress
Gary M. Galles  ·  February 21, 2023
Policy Failure During the Great Depression
Charlie Mathews, Art Carden  ·  February 18, 2023
‘Conservatives Need Not Apply’ Under Biden Administration’s Proposed Hiring Rules
Hans von Spakovsky  ·  February 17, 2023
U.S. Should Turn Ukraine War Over to Its European Allies
Ivan Eland  ·  February 16, 2023
High Inflation Will End Soon
But the Fed’s change in course heightens the risk of recession.
Steve H. Hanke, John Greenwood, OBE  ·  February 15, 2023
The Collegiate War on Excellence and Descent into Mediocrity
Richard K. Vedder  ·  February 14, 2023
Congressional Republicans Need to Improve Their Economic Messaging
John C. Goodman  ·  February 13, 2023
Digital License Plates: Will This New Way to Track Vehicles Enhance or Undermine Privacy?
Jonathan Hofer  ·  February 9, 2023
Subsidizing Higher Education Is Not Creating Widespread External Benefits
Gary M. Galles  ·  February 8, 2023
The Fed’s Monetary Whiplash
The Federal Reserve’s money-supply mistakes mean a recession is coming.
Caleb Hofmann  ·  February 7, 2023


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