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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, Steve H. Hanke  ·  February 7, 2023
The Goose that Stopped Laying Golden Eggs
The Fed could have learned from the Bank of England’s response to the panic of 1825.
Steve H. Hanke, John Greenwood, OBE  ·  February 7, 2023
The States that Are Falling Behind in Economic Freedom
Adam B. Summers  ·  February 6, 2023
Race Everywhere
“Whites”—to the extent we can determine any race in an intermarried, multiracial society—do not fit the now ossified definition of an exploitive majority.
Victor Davis Hanson  ·  February 3, 2023
Hulu’s 1619 Project Docuseries Peddles False History
Where the TV show gets it wrong.
Phillip W. Magness  ·  February 1, 2023
Paul Volcker’s Recipe for Prosperity
He endorsed Reagan’s pro-growth objectives while maintaining the Fed’s independence.
Judy L. Shelton  ·  February 1, 2023
Ownership, Control, and Reform: Market-Based Approaches to Universities
The status quo is not working—it is time for a change.
Richard K. Vedder  ·  February 1, 2023
Concentrate Where the Murders Are Concentrated
Gary M. Galles  ·  January 30, 2023


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