Politicians Say They Want To Fight Climate Change. So Why Are They Fighting China on Electric Vehicles?
Rather than posing a national security threat, the growth of China's E.V. industry is an opportunity for global innovation.
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China Is No Economic Model for America
The country's current struggles show the problems of the Beijing way—and make the case for freedom.
'Bidenomics' Is Nothing New
It's a familiar program. And it will result in higher prices, slower growth, and fewer jobs.
This Election Season, Beware of These False Promises
Many politicians offer a simplified view of the world—one in which government interventions are all benefits and no costs. That couldn't be further from the truth.
'I Owe Freedom My Life': Jimmy Lai Is Imprisoned for Criticizing the Chinese Government
Lai's media company covered the Communist government's abuses when other Hong Kong media wouldn't.
Economic Freedom Is Declining in the U.S.
We once ranked No. 4 in the world, according to the Heritage Foundation. Now we're 25th.
Study: Banning Investors From Buying Homes Leads to Higher Rents, More Gentrification
Home prices were unaffected by a ban on buy-to-rent housing in the Netherlands, but more affordable rental housing disappeared.
The Rail Safety Act Is About Union Handouts, Not Safety
The legislation—which was introduced in response to the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio—pushes pet projects and would worsen the status quo.
Taxing the Rich Will Have No Meaningful Effect on Our Sky-High National Debt
The U.S. tax system is extremely progressive, even compared to European countries—whose governments rely on taxing the middle class.
Vivek Ramaswamy Thinks 'Wokeness Is a Cultural Cancer'
Why the businessman launched a long shot campaign for the presidency.
Progressive Politicians Are Regulating Their Own Projects Into Oblivion
Excessive government interference in the market hurts consumers and thwarts policy goals. It also gets in the way of the government itself.
Biden's New Budget Would Hike Taxes and Wage Class Warfare
The higher taxes on small businesses and entrepreneurs could slow growth. Less opportunity means more tribalism and division.
Marc Andreessen on A.I., Crypto, Nietzsche, and Why We Need More Elon Musks
The venture capitalist and prognosticator on his hopes for the future and his fears about the present.
Democrats Say They Support Green Energy. Why Do Their Policies Say Otherwise?
If you look closely, you'll find a lot of contradictions.
To Win the Speakership, Kevin McCarthy Had To Promise To Cut Spending. Good.
While some Republicans may have had misguided motivations, a few disrupted McCarthy's campaign in order to enact fiscal restraint. Their colleagues were fine with business as usual.
Trump's Tax Returns Show What Sort of Tax Reform We Need
But partisans are having the wrong debate.
How Venture Capital Made the Future
Sebastian Mallaby's The Power Law explores how venture capital and public policy helped shape modern technology.
A Lame-Duck Congress Should Reject the Extended Child Tax Credit
The policy has some bipartisan support, despite the fact that it has mostly been a failure since its inception.
Be Thankful for Low-Skilled Workers
These are the people who showed up when the economy was shut down by the government, working in jobs labeled "essential."
What Would It Take for the Democrats To Really Be the Party of Opportunity?
Government should not penalize investment, thwart competition, discourage innovation and work, or obstruct production.
How To Waste $1 Trillion
Why should we believe that this boondoggle will produce better results than hundreds of other corporate welfare programs?
A Global Tax Cartel Is Floundering. Good.
Just as you don't attract bees with vinegar, you don't attract corporations by promising to tax them heavily.
The World's Richest Countries Want To Create a Competition-Crushing Global Tax Cartel
Hundreds of leaders have endorsed a 15 percent global minimum tax to quash countries with lower and simpler taxes.
Donald Trump: Making America Economically Literate Again
Thank you for the lesson, Mr. President!
UPDATE: Congressional Republicans (and Maybe Donald Trump Too) Could Be Coming For Your 401(k)
Tax reform will change how Americans save for retirement, but lowering a tax deduction for 401(k) savings would be a fiscal and political misstep.
Bot-Run Company of the Future Gets Hacked
A funny thing happened on the way to a post-capitalist, crypto-anarchist utopia.
Will Giant Sticky Space Roombas Solve Our Space Junk Problems?
Company gets $35 million in venture funding to tidy up the sky.
Extracting Useless Symbolic Climate Confessions from Fossil Fuel Purveyors
Is that a good use of New York state taxpayer dollars?
Did ExxonMobil Lie About What It Knew About Climate Change?
What did the company know, and when did it know it?
Jim Grant: The Fed Turned the Stock Market Into a 'Hall of Mirrors'
The editor of Grant's Interest Rate Observer on the recent turmoil.
Want to Buy Stock in Your Corner Bistro? The Government Opens Venture Capital Markets to the Masses
Part four in a four-part series on the sharing economy.
Facebook Buys Crowdfunded Pioneering Virtual Game Company: Opportunity or Betrayal?
Regulations make it impossible for small backers to get a piece of the action.
SolarCity to Offer Direct Securities Investments
Would you like to bet on rooftop solar's future?
Wisconsin Crowdfunding Bill Allows Ordinary Citizens To Take Part in Early Stage Investing
SEC regulations make it difficult for those who are not wealthy to make equity investments via crowdfunding
Mark Cuban Posts SEC E-Mail: Prosecutor Felt "Fully Informed" About Him After Seeing Some Headshots
Photo of Cuban holding a bundle of cash called "charming"
New Marijuana Investment Opportunities Lead to Scams
Emerging markets always draw out the hucksters
Gay Couples Seek Equality in Investment Rules
Married straight couples can combine incomes to meet certain investment thresholds