Economics
If Government Aid Programs Were Charities, Would Anybody Recommend Giving Money to Them?
The government excels in spending money on overhead costs
Moving Forward on Fiscal Cliff
Progress is reportedly being made even as both sides remain mum on details
The Irrelevance of "Right-to-Work" Laws
The battle over labor laws makes for great theater, but for the most part, theater is all it is.
The Libertarian Case Against Right-to-Work Laws
An earlier generation of libertarians and classical liberals condemned so-called right-to-work laws.
How to Fix the Current Farm Bill Fiasco
Congress should neither revert to the 1949 Farm Bill nor pass a new five-year Farm Bill. What's the alternative?
Detroit Not Meeting Goals to Avoid State Takeover
Emergency manager could be appointed to take over
NHL Considers Lawsuit as Players Mull Disbanding Union
Don't expect to see hockey anytime soon
Substitute Teacher Named Heir to Stash of Gold Coins
Left in home of reclusive relative who died
Only 11 percent of Italians Want Monti to be Prime Minister
Well, he was never elected in the first place
Colombian President Dismisses Minimum Wage Hike
Says high minimum wages lead to increased unemployment
Richmond Federal Reserve President Criticizes Bernanke
Thinks the Fed might be going too far
New Hampshire Introduces Lower License Fees for Smallest Beer Makers
How about requiring no licenses at all?
Obama: My Economic Plan Would Be Considered a Moderate Republican's in 1980s
President Obama continues campaign for tax hikes
Fox Journalist Punched by Union Protester Avoiding Police Help
Media tour, yes. Police report, no.
Latest News in California's Skill at Revenue Projection: It Still Sucks
Don't bank on that Prop. 30 money, kids
Overhaul May Not Be Enough to Fix New Jersey Pensions
Gov. Christie's changes have slowed but not stopped growth of state's pension commitments
Federal Guarantees for Business, Municipal Bank Accounts Fail in Senate
Whoa! There's something the feds won't promise to bailout.
In Michigan, More Poor Families Taking Refuge in Charter Schools
Doesn't stop public educators from claiming charters leave poor kids behind
