Driverless Cars Are Driving Safer Roads in Texas
Surveys show that much of the public is concerned about driverless cars; but pilot programs in Texas will hopefully dispel those fears.
Big Coal, RIP
Big coal is dying, despite President Trump's attempts to resuscitate it, and the culprit is not man but ... markets.
Why NAFTA 2.0 Must Enhance IP Protection
Policies that support innovation and creativity should be priorities for the U.S. government, especially in trade agreements.
Who's Afraid of Stock Buybacks? Elizabeth Warren, That's Who
Elizabeth Warren has new legislation that would let politicians and bureaucrats, not CEOs and shareholders, decide how large companies spend their profits—for the betterment of Democrats, not those companies.
Who Pays Tariffs?
Who pays the Trump tariffs? Americans, that’s who—as importers of tariffed products, businesses that buy those imported items, and, ultimately, consumers.
Should Democrats Change Their Name to 'Democratic Socialists'?
In years past Democrats rejected any identification with socialism, but their recent policy positions demonstrate they are socialists in everything but name.
Government Must Put Innovation First in Communications Innovation, Including 5G
There is a role for government to play in the 5G rollout, and it’s not more regulation—it’s removing government impediments so the private sector can build infrastructure as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
Remember When Republicans Cared About Federal Debt?
Republicans used to talk about cutting federal spending to reduce the national debt; now they only talk about growing the economy.
Five Takeaways from Mercatus's Medicare for All Cost Study
A new study estimates the cost of a single-payer health care system. It's expensive, but that's only part of the story.
Time for Congress to Take Back Its Tariff-Imposing Authority
The U.S. Constitution empowers Congress, not the president, to impose tariffs. It's time to return that power to its rightful legislative branch.