Economics
Environmentalists Cheer California's Latest Plan to Sink Its Economy
Getting oil out of the US's largest reserve is going to be much harder than expected. So why are some people celebrating?
'Recovering' U.S. Economy Unexpectedly Shrinks by 1 Percent
The last economic contraction was during the first quarter of 2011.
Immortal Keynes?
Anyone who has been watching President Obama's response to the Great Recession will realize that policymakers have learned little since the 1930s.
Why Conservatives Shouldn't Boycott Chipotle
If conservatives want to boycott bad actors, there are plenty around who have committed far more egregious sins against America than asking customers to keep out guns.
What Thomas Piketty Gets Wrong About Capitalism
The French economist and his admirers perform an intellectual sleight of hand.
The Answer to Detroit's Problems: Rich Guys Calling Each Other to Discuss Their 'Neat' Ideas
J.P. Morgan "rolls up its sleeves" and gets to work in saving Detroit.
Atlantic City Wants to Bulldoze a Home to Benefit a Casino
Eminent domain abuse returns to the Atlantic City boardwalk.
How Raising the Minimum Wage Destroys Jobs
Computer screens are replacing workers at restaurants and stores.
Bitcoin Remains a Tool for Freedom, Even While Going Mainstream
Economic and political realities may drive Bitcoin toward centralization and regulation, but the forces of decentralization are alive and well.
Bill Maher's Un-Cool Muslim Bashing
His loose accusations undermine America's progress in protecting minorities.
3 Ways to Make Obamacare Less Horrible
It's a dumb and deeply offensive law, but it can be made less dumb and less offensive.
