Veronique de Rugy is a contributing editor at Reason. She is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.
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Extending the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Undermines Tax Reform
Real reform requires simplifying the tax code.
The Winningest Losers in Trump's Trade War
The president's agenda hurts American consumers and businesses.
Think Your State Is Fiscally Sound? Think Again
It's time to find out how deep in the red our country is.
The Case Against Government-Provided Paid Parental Leave
A government solution won't result in the proverbial free lunch that supporters hope for.
Another Day, Another Terrible Congressional Spending Bill
If there's something the government does well, it's spend money.
State Migration Increasingly Driven by Taxes
Tax competition between states is alive and well.
Universal Savings Accounts a Silver Lining in GOP Tax Reform
The Republican tax plan contains one reform worth cheering for.
Trump's War on NAFTA Is a Loser for American Consumers
The president's destructive attack on free trade.
Trump and Sanders Both Stand Against Free Trade
Will free traders find a political home in either major party?
How Trump's Tariffs Hurt American Businesses and Consumers
Trump's economic ignorance is on display.
Tax Reform 2.0? Let's Do Better
We need to get serious about controlling government spending.
Pull the U.S. Out of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Stop subsidizing crony capitalism abroad with taxpayer dollars.
Trump's Tariffs Injure Another American Business
Tariffs always divert resources toward government-favored firms and away from everyone else.
The Government's Economic Illogic Is on Display
Trump's tariffs are just part of the problem.
The President Shouldn't Act as an Arms Dealer to the Saudis
"The business of buying weapons that takes place in the Pentagon is a corrupt business."
Telling the Truth on Trade With China
More government control over the U.S. economy will make the U.S. more like China.
Eliminate, Don't Expand, Electric Vehicle Credit
Congress should resist the call of special interests.
Trump's Economic Ignorance on Tariffs
Another week, another bumbling trade declaration from the president.
The Republicans Abandon Free Trade
The GOP betrays its principles for the sake of political expediency.
Don't Let Protectionists Ruin Air Travel
Competition is the best way for consumers to get better and cheaper flights.
Trump's Ignorant Trade War
The president should stop worrying about the trade deficit and learn to love free trade.
Seattle's Idiotic Tax on Amazon
The tyranny of local government was on full display this week.
The Tyranny of the Administrative State
Unelected bureaucrats should not wield legislative power.
Is Ethanol Cronyism on the Ropes?
It's time to end government handouts for corn farmers.
Kelo's 'Little Pink House' Stands as a Monument to Injustice
A powerful new film portrays an infuriating act of eminent domain abuse.
Are Trillion-Dollar Deficits the New Norm?
It's time to wise up and start curtailing America's mounting debt.
How Trump's Steel Tariffs Harm America
The American people will suffer more than the moguls in the steel industry will benefit.
The Omnibus Spending Bill Is a Fiscal Embarrassment
Republicans prove yet again why they deserve to be labeled the biggest swamp spenders.
Larry Kudlow, Trump's New Economic Adviser, Is a Longtime Advocate for Low Taxes and Free Trade
Hopefully he will be a positive force from his new perch at the White House.
Telling the Truth on Tariffs
More firms will be hurt than helped by Trump's taxes on imported steel and aluminum.
Uncle Sam Continues to Stick His Head in the Sand on Entitlements
America needs to rethink unsustainable programs that send so many taxpayer dollars to well-off seniors.
4 Bad Arguments for Trump's New Tariffs
When it comes to trade, the president believes a lot of nonsense.
A Peaceful, Easy and Just Prescription for Growth
How fast will the economy grow under Trump? It depends on who you ask.
Should Infrastructure Spending Be State, Local or Federal?
We shouldn't be raising the federal gas tax to pay for local infrastructure projects.
The U.S. Should Welcome More Investor Immigrants
Immigration reform shouldn't be limited to reducing programs considered undesirable. It should also include expanding programs that are a proven success.
Trump's New Budget Plan Proves He Won't Even Pretend to Care About the Debt
The era of big government is far from over.
The Senate Budget Deal Proves Republicans Love Government Spending
The GOP leadership cheers on a bipartisan spending spree.
