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THE PRIMARY CIVIC DUTY: ECONOMICS FOR CITIZENS
American Inst. of Economic Research
- Monetary Policy and that Old-Time Fiscal Religion"Nominal income targeting can potentially restore the old-time fiscal religion. Like the classical gold standard, this approach stabilizes total spending in the economy, rendering counter-cyclical fiscal policy unnecessary and ineffective." ~ Bryan P. Cutsinger & Louis Rouanet
- A Review of Wynton Marsalis’s Moving to Higher Ground"It is the individual speaking her innermost feelings. In the words of the famous jazz composition by Norman Mapp, 'jazz ain’t nothing but soul,' and in our world now, we need that individual voice and soul more than ever." ~ Daniel Asia
- Money and Inflation Are Still Related"M2 in 2020 and 2021 increased by the largest percentages in the last 60 years. To the surprise of the Federal Reserve (although not everyone), inflation resulted." ~ John Devereux & Gerald P. Dwyer
- When It Comes to Big Tech and Monopoly Power: Patience is a Virtue, Antitrust is a Vice"Whether it's Lina Khan at the FTC or Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren in Congress, antitrust advocates should take a hard look in the mirror. The only true monopoly within the US marketplace is where these politicians are fulfilling their posts." ~ Kimberlee Josephson
- Do Not Tarry In Eliminating Tariffs and Other Protectionist Measures"Like Adam Smith, I’d prefer that trade be liberalized gradually as opposed to not at all. But perhaps unlike him, if I were put in front of a button to eliminate immediately all species of economic protectionism, I’d press it with gusto." ~ Donald J. Boudreaux
- Economic Development Deals Are a Curse, Not a Blessing"Bribing businesses to locate in your state is not free enterprise; it’s a form of cronyism. It turns what should be a competitive process between firms into a political competition between states. The first step toward winning is to stop losing." ~ Stephen C. Miller
- DC’s Dim-Witted Lightbulb Moment"In Mercantilist Europe, and in the ever-murkier swamps of Washington, DC, cozy relations between industry and government result in such price-fixing contrivances and anti-public conspiracies being issued by regulation as well." ~ Laura Williams
- Fed Raises Rate, But Signals Potential Pause in May"In 2021 they were looking for help from recovering supply chains. Now, they are looking for help from tight financial markets. It’s time FOMC members help themselves — or, God help us all." ~ William J. Luther
- Words & Numbers: Peter C. Earle On The Death of Silicon Valley Bank"Peter C. Earle, AIER Research Faculty and former Wall Street trader, joins AIER Senior Editor James Harrigan and Antony Davies on the Words & Numbers podcast to talk about what happened to Silicon Valley Bank." ~ AIER
- Moral hazard is a fact of life. The Fed should focus on inflation."To the shame of two generations of economists-turned-policy-advisors, moral hazard is a fact of life. We don’t need to add permanent dollar depreciation to this mess." ~ Alexander William Salter
Foundation for Economic Education
- Is ‘Wokeism’ to Blame for Silicon Valley Bank’s Demise? No and Yes‘Wokeism’ may not have been the primary factor for SVB’s collapse, but basic economics shows it did play a role, big or small.
- How a Libertarian Church in Europe Is Fighting to Abolish the DraftConscription is an immor
- 15 Women Who Challenged Convention and Spoke Truth to PowerSome remarkable women from America’s past.
- What Napoleon’s Hubris Teaches Us TodayExamples of Napoleon’s dangerous mindset are not hard to find throughout history and today.
- How Entrepreneurs Are Expanding Education Options For Families in Texas"Parents are the best advocates of their children and ultimately know what type of schooling is best from an academic, social and moral perspective," said Braveheart founder Chrystal Bernard.