Publication Type
April 7, 2005
When France Becomes the Leader
Being an entrepreneurial nation, America doesn’t ordinarily need to look abroad to find inspiration for progress.
April 5, 2005
Refusing to Learn from History,
Democrats and their allies are pulling out all the stops in their efforts to derail President Bush’s plan to make private retirement accounts a part of the Social Security system.
March 31, 2005
Making the Internet Safe for Free Speech
Defenders of free speech warned that the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform legislation would chill political discourse, but Congress passed reform anyway and President Bush signed it.
March 29, 2005
When Cesspools Become Hot Tubs
If you had to state the difference between the two political parties, you might be tempted to say Democrats favor more spending, Republicans favor limits on spending.
March 24, 2005
Government-Sanctioned Theft
Is it possible that some people really can’t help themselves? If so, put those who work in the European Union's antitrust office in that category.
March 22, 2005
Undermining the Culture of Dependence
You’ve no doubt seen the headlines about President Bush’s efforts to make private investment accounts a part of the Social Security System.
March 18, 2005
Will the Real Bio-Pirates Please Stand Up — And go Away?
Some developing countries are raising accusations of “bio-piracy.
March 15, 2005
‘Won't Come Back from Dead Man’s Curve.’
Just around the Templeton Curve can be found the best argument for reforming Social Security now.
March 11, 2005
Drug Importation and R&D Spending: The Economic Impact on Maryland's Economy
Consumer groups and the media are putting pressure on public officials to allow U.S. citizens to reimport drugs from foreign countries like Canada. Using an economic simulation model, this report concludes reimportation or price controls would have a significant negative impact on the Maryland economy, and its large biotech sector.
March 10, 2005
A Few Greens Make Sense — No, Really
Science magazine reports that world food demand is expected to more than double by 2050.