Tom Giovanetti is president of the Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI), a 38-year-old conservative, free-market public policy “think tank” based in Dallas, Texas.
In addition to his administrative and fundraising duties, Tom writes for IPI and for leading publications on a variety of policy topics including tax policy, economic growth, self-government, civil liberties and constitutional protections, judicial supremacy, intellectual property, Social Security personal accounts, technology and Internet policy, and government spending. In addition to being regularly published in major outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Times, FoxNews.com and The Dallas Morning News, Tom writes often for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Tom frequently appears in the media and is a regular guest and occasional substitute host of the Mark Davis Show in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
Tom loves thinking out-of-the-box to design novel solutions to policy problems and explaining complicated policy issues in ways average folks can understand.
Tom's mission at IPI is to use issues to teach conservative, free market thinking and to push back against unprincipled populism. He seeks to encourage continued skepticism of Big Government, to maintain faith in markets, and to defend individual liberty as the best means of achieving human flourishing. His most recent work has focused on free market solutions to student loan debt, preserving online freedom, and persuading state legislatures to override local and municipal rules that restrict economic liberty.
Mr. Giovanetti has represented IPI at many national and international organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), and represented IPI during negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement. Mr. Giovanetti is a popular speaker and writer and testifies before state and federal legislative committees on a variety of topics.
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Let's Pay a Tariff!
Supplier: "Hey, John, we’ve got your order in, but I’m going to have to send you a replacement invoice."
John: "Why?"
Supplier: "Well, I have to add a 25% surcharge to the order."
Here Comes "Tarifflation"
Because tariffs, by design, raise the price of imported goods, tariffs are paid by U.S. consumers and businesses. It’s not inflation, since inflation is about the money supply, but it’s a price increase nonetheless—call it “tarifflation.”
If Congress Doesn't Work Better, Our Self-Government Is at Stake
The most important thing the Republican majority in Congress can do to restore confidence in government is return to regular order.
Congress Should Reclaim Its Constitutional Authority Over Tariffs
Whether you support or oppose tariffs, all constitutionalists should agree: the power to tax resides with Congress. Reclaiming tariff authority is vital to preserving the Constitution’s design and the role of Congress in self-government.
A Necessary Lame Duck Fix for Medicare
During its lame duck session, Congress can begin the process of fixing Medicare by preventing a further automatic payment cut to physicians on January 1st.
Tariff Magic
Those wanting to impose across-the-board tariffs on American imports seem to think that tariffs are magic, but in fact they are guilty of magical thinking.
If You're Trying to Get Around the Constitution, You're Doing Something Wrong
The incoming Trump administration should not violate the constitution’s checks and balances by attempting to avoid the Senate’s duty of advice and consent.
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A Reminder About Tax Neutrality
Politicians should not use the tax code to buy votes or to reward favored constituencies.
FTC's Rampage Goes Rogue
The Biden-Harris Administration has weaponized their appointment power.
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