Free Trade Theory Must Be Tempered by Trade Realism
A trade policy embracing free trade is the goal; but many of our trading partners engage in practices that force us to adjust that goal to fit reality.
Evidence that Low Tax Rates Encourage Compliance, High Rates Don't
The Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act ironically provides evidence for why low tax rates promote tax compliance.
Big Government = Big Fraud, and Even China Gets Its Share
Big government that hands out trillions of taxpayer dollars should expect to be targeted by hackers and scammers—and even the Chinese got their share.
Tighten the Earned Income Tax Credit
The Earned Income Tax Credit was created to encourage work. But its "refundable tax credit" has turned it into a massive welfare program that punishes those who work and earn too much.
Mark Cuban Becomes a Much-Needed Disrupter in Health Care
Mark Cuban is bringing his disruptive skills to the pharmaceutical market, helping patients become value-conscious shoppers for health care.
The Bad News from Taxachusetts
Massachusetts demonstrated its opposition to high taxes in 1773. But by ending its flat income tax rate, the Bay State has abandoned its heritage.
Getting the Right Perspective on Covid-19 Vaccines
Recent research has determined the mRNA vaccines lead to a slight increase in myocarditis cased. But the vaccines' benefits still outweigh the risks for the vast majority of people.
What if You Held an International Climate Summit and Nobody Cared?
Attendees of COP 27 will claim we need to do more to address climate change, but many will return home and actually do less.
For Biden, Politics Always Dictates Policy
For most presidents, politics plays a role in policy; for Biden politics dictates policy.
California's Laffer Curve
California proves the Laffer Curve works by demonstrating that the Golden State's high tax policies don't work.