Tariffs and Industrial Policy Fail: The Cases of US, Japan, and China
Trump promises to levy new tariffs and trade restrictions, along with subsidies for favored industries. This latest version of “industrial policy” will
Historical Test Cases of Tariffs and Industrial Policy: US, Japan, and China
The incoming Trump administration promises to levy new tariffs and other trade restrictions, along with subsidies for favored industries. This latest version
The Snow Storm, the Price of Beef, and the Upcoming Conference in Tampa
Mark Thornton appears on Freedom Works! with Paul Molloy.
The Hidden Goldmine of Solar Energy: Uncover the Savings That Make It Worth Every Penny
Introduction As the world shifts toward sustainable living, solar energy has become a shining beacon of hope for a cleaner, greener future. But
Why Government Spending Is Driving Up Interest Rates
Economist Jonathan Newman joins Ryan to discuss how deficit spending and runaway debt is causing price inflation and higher interest rates.
A Reply to Shostak: Can Increases in the Gold Supply Cause a Business Cycle?
In replying to a previous article by Frank Shostak, Douglas French writes that if an increase in the supply of gold ultimately
The Establishment’s “Principles” Are Fake
The Biden administration, and the political establishment more broadly, is scrambling to ram through policies that a majority of voters just voted
The Economics of Medical Waiting Rooms
"Hurry up and wait" is often the reality of medical care. We shouldn't be surprised to know that long lines and government
The Nation’s Reading Instruction Disaster
Much of the failure of American schools is due to the adherence to a flawed system of teaching students how to read.