The six facts that we need to know about the federal budget include spending, taxes, borrowing, and where we could wind up.…
Why There’s No Such Thing As Free Tuition
Approved by many of us, free tuition programs like the one at NYU Medical School create misdirected incentives that diminish their success.…
The Problem With Emissions Outsourcing
Usually associated with jobs, now the outsourcing that relates to carbon emissions embedded in globally traded goods will be limited by California.…
Six Facts We Need To Know About the U.S. Federal Debt
Through just six facts about the U.S. debt, we can get a pretty good picture of what it is, who funds it, and where it might go.…
What Does the World Owe?
With the U.S. an increasingly large contributor and an example of “debt creep,” world debt is dominated by five countries.…
When a Tax Rate Is Not as Simple as It Sounds
Referring to “The Son of Man,” Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte said, “Everything we see hides another thing.” Instead, Magritte could have been describing corporate tax…
Six More Facts We Need To Know About Social Security
Although Social Security solvency has not been in the headlines, it remains a massive challenge that we need to understand.…
(Almost) All You Need To Know About Quotas
From sleeveless jackets to begging brides and young sports teams with no uniforms, the complexities of quotas can produce a slew of unpredictable results.…
How a Ketchup Tariff Spreads
Seemingly small at 10%, Canada’s retaliatory ketchup tariff represents a lot more than a lift for a bland burger and salty fries.…
Where Retaliatory Tariffs Create Unintended Consequences
It will be rather complicated when retaliatory agricultural tariffs, aluminum protection, and crop payment supports all hit New Madrid County, Missouri.…