Originally posted on International Liberty:
In a new documentary film, Race to the Bottom, I had an opportunity to pontificate briefly about corporate tax and the Laffer Curve. At the risk of understatement, I represented a minority viewpoint in the…
Economics
How to watch the 2020 presidential debate between Trump and Biden, topics they will cover
Tonight at 9:00 PM Eastern, President Donald Trump and Joe Biden will debate at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. The debate will not include Jo Jorgensen as her name was not included in the 5 polls the Commission… Read More ›
Florida Amendment 2: Minimum wage on the ballot for Florida voters in 2020
One constant that is proven is that the extra cost will be paid by customers. So, how many workers’ hours are reduced or how many become unemployed because of Amendment 2 passing is an unknown; however, additional costs will be transferred to customers at the retail level, eating at restaurants, etc.
Voting for Trump or Biden more similar than many believe, Jorgensen stands out
There will be three candidates on the ballot in all 50 states, even though the mainstream media and polling organizations only promote two. Donald Trump and Joe Biden are seen in a vicious battle and are seen to have very different platforms. While they do not allow Jo Jorgensen to be seen at all. So, what happens when you break through the endless political commercials and strip things down to the reality of all three on the issues.
A Video Primer on Austrian Economics
Originally posted on International Liberty:
I went to George Mason University for my Ph.D. specifically because of my interest in both “public choice” and “Austrian theory.” The former deals with analyzing how politicians, bureaucrats, and voters really behave (as opposed…
Elon Musk broke it down for Joe Rogan. What his insights mean for the world’s poor… and for us
Elon Musk’s Economic Truth Bomb to Joe Rogan
Restaurant Chain Announces Bankruptcy, Says Minimum Wage Hikes to Blame
Restaurants Unlimited, a Seattle-based chain with restaurant locations in 47 US cities, announced on Sunday it was seeking Chapter 11 protection, citing “progressive” wage laws. The company, which has operated since the Lyndon Johnson Administration, said rising labor costs—part of… Read More ›
Policy study: E-vapor product bans could violate international trade rules
Washington, D.C. — Despite the fact that e-cigarettes have a much lower risk profile than their combustible cousins, governments around the world increasingly are banning e-vapor products in ways that appear to violate World Trade Organization rules against discriminatory treatment,… Read More ›
Anti-Price gouging legislation endangers Floridians
In anticipation of Hurricane Matthew, a category 4 hurricane, 1.5 million Floridians have been ordered by Governor Rick Scott to “Run for [their] lives.” The government has declared a state of emergency and 10 Florida counties have been evacuated. Experts… Read More ›
We often hear about the horrors of trade deficits, but what are they and are they all that bad?
In 1984 economist David Glasner wrote an essay for the New York Timesentitled “The Much Maligned Trade Gap.” (I can’t tell if this essay was actually published in the NYT.) Anyway, whether it was actually published or not 32 years ago is… Read More ›
