Ira Stoll is editor of FutureOfCapitalism.com and author of JFK, Conservative.
Republicans Craft Tax Hike for Harvard and Yale
The GOP should be thinking up ways to cut taxes, not raise them.
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9 Reasons Why Raising the Minimum Wage Is a Terrible Idea
It's time for economic facts, not fallacies.
Warren Buffett's Deals Come at Taxpayers' Expense
How did Warren Buffett get his property so cheap? Simple! You paid for it.
It's Time To Grill the Federal Reserve About Bitcoin
Is the financial system ready for massive retailers to accept a competing currency?
Guacamole Is the Real Winner of the Super Bowl
As is so often the case, popular and consumer culture are ahead of our political culture.
Tech Innovation Outstrips Government Obstructionism
Which one offers more hope and change right now, West Coast tech start-up culture or Washington political culture? The question answers itself.
Chris Christie Should Sell the George Washington Bridge
The best way to run something without political interference is to let someone other than the government run it.
Office Pool 2014
Predicting the next Senate, the fate of several dictators, President Obama's next push, and more
Modern Political Debate Follows a 200-Year Tradition
The argument between Thomas Paine and Edmund Burke never went away.
Early Obamacare Advocate Goes Missing as Program Flounders
Peter Orszag is strangely silent since the reforms he wanted have been made.
Obama Readies Kennedy-Style Free Trade Push
It's his best bet to redeem his legacy and our economy.
The War on Trans-Fats
An emblem of the arrogance of central planning that characterizes the Obama administration.
Does Hillary Clinton's Enthusiasm for Profit Extend Beyond Her Own Earnings?
We may have a preview of a Clinton presidency.
The Baseball Experts Got It Wrong
We should treat "expert" predictions with the skepticism they deserve.
The Upside of the Government Shutdown
The shut-down elements that are attracting much of the news attention turn out to be fairly easily replaceable.
Government Shutdown: The Fight Is Win-Win for GOP
Why the looming shutdown is a boon for the Republicans.
GOP Food Stamp Bill Will Increase Government Spending
Don't believe what you read in The New York Times
The Federal Reserve Is Run By an Unelected Bureaucrat
Why Obama is having trouble replacing Ben Bernanke
Meet Bill de Blasio, the Obama of New York
The Democratic frontrunner for mayor has a lot in common with the president.
Unhappy Labor Day: Obamacare Edition
How the president's signature law is making life harder for working Americans
More Anti-Capitalist Hypocrisy from the Left
Liberals want to force Goldman Sachs out of warehouse business.
The Case for "Unskilled" Immigration
Here's one thing Democrats and Republicans should agree on.
What the Red Sox Can Teach Congress About Immigration Reform
The case for bringing the world's best talent here.
Hypocritical Class Warfare in the Massachusetts Senate Race
Billionaire hedge fund Democrats attack "Wall Street insider" Republican.
How Cuomo's "Tax-Free New York" Will Hurt New York Taxpayers
Ordinary New York taxpayers, watch out.
How Regulators Enticed Verizon to Sell Out Customers to the NSA
The telecompany's explanation for colluding with the FBI, FCC, DOD, etc.
The Legacy of Frank Lautenberg
The late Sen. Frank Lautenberg's true legacy is one of entrepreneurship.
A Commencement Speech for the Class of 2013
Here's what today's college graduates need to hear, but probably won't.
The Plausibility Plague
What seems implausible in prospect often seems inevitable in retrospect.
Why Doesn't the Real Estate Industry Face the Same Scrutiny as Wall Street?
Understanding a puzzling aspect of the financial crisis and its aftermath.
The Compliance Boom
When it comes to insuring compliance with government regulations, business is booming.
How Margaret Thatcher Brought Economic Freedom to Britain
Remembering the late prime minister who transformed Britain's economy.
Tax Increases No Different Than Taxing Bank Accounts
Would a tax on Cypriot bank accounts be that different from taxation in America? Not really.
Don't Look to the GOP for Leadership or Economic Growth
Report on recovering from 2012 election losses is full of (unintended) dark humor.
New York City Council Wages War on Walmart
The latest dumb idea from politicians in the Big Apple.
Warren Buffett's Economic Confusion
The Berkshire Hathaway CEO needs to keep his comments straight about government regulation and economic uncertainty.
Obama's Failing Plan to Provide a "College Scorecard"
The Obama administration fails to provide real criteria for college rankings
