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.
Why Are Liberals Never the Swing Votes on the Supreme Court?
With the retirement of Justice Kennedy the question has become which of the Republican justices will become the next swing vote, because liberal justices never drift from their ideological moorings.
Are Most NATO Members Defense-Deadbeats?
President Trump says several NATO countries aren't meeting their financial obligations; he has a point.
Blame Government, Not Technology, for High Unemployment
Technology does eliminate some jobs, but on balance creates more than it destroys. Just look at the most technologically advanced countries, where unemployment is at near-historic lows.
Here Comes Trump's Steel Tariffs-Induced Crony Capitalism
We predicted that if Trump's trade war took off it would lead to crony capitalism. Now companies are understandably lining up for tariff exemptions, and you know money and favors are changing hands.
Democrats Are Supporting Yet Another Failed Socialist Policy
Democrats are gearing up to support a universal basic income plan because good intentions are more important than proposing policies that actually work.
Just Say No to Russia Joining the G-7
President Trump has suggested allowing Russia to rejoin the G-7, a bad idea since Russia is not a major, like-minded developed economy.
Can You Understand Me Now? Privacy Policy Basics
Contracts depend on all parties understanding what they are agreeing to. That's the starting point for privacy policy reform.
Other Countries Impose Higher Tariffs; How Should the U.S. Respond?
President Trump complains that our major trading partners impose more and higher tariffs than the U.S., and a WTO assessment implies he's correct. So what's the appropriate response?