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Productivity

Illustration of a printer shredding a job application with a question mark beside it | Illustration: Eddie Marshall | Thekaikoro | Clearvista  Dreamstime.com | Dawakhuu | Wikimedia Commons

Artificial Intelligence

No, These New Studies Don't Show an AI Jobs Apocalypse Is Coming

Economists at the Federal Reserve and Stanford University recently published studies investigating how AI affects employment in different industries.

Jack Nicastro | 8.27.2025 4:05 PM

President Donald Trump speaks at the White House after Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017 | Alex Edelman/CNP / Polaris/Newscom

Taxes

Congress Should Extend the Trump Tax Cuts. The Path Won't Be Easy.

Not doing so could be harmful for just about everyone.

Veronique de Rugy | 1.23.2025 4:10 PM

Several U.S. 0 bills | Photo by Pepi Stojanovski on Unsplash

Basic Income

Bad News for Universal Basic Income

Researchers found that giving people $1,000 every month for three years resulted in decreased productivity and earnings, and more leisure time.

Eric Boehm | 7.25.2024 1:45 PM

J.D. Vance at the Republican National Convention | Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Newscom

Republican Party

The 'Pro-Worker' GOP Is Anti-Worker

The New Right talks a big populist game, but their policies hurt the people they're supposed to help.

Veronique de Rugy | 7.25.2024 12:01 AM

The U.S. Capitol is seen surrounded by money | Photo 180552136 © Steveheap | Dreamstime.com

National Debt

The National Debt Is Crossing an Ominous Line

The U.S. has successfully navigated past debt challenges, notably in the 1990s. Policymakers can fix this if they find the will to do so.

Veronique de Rugy | 7.4.2024 12:01 AM

John Stossel stands in front of a map of the world | Stossel TV

Free Trade

Trump and Biden Both Get Globalization Wrong

Free trade brings us more stuff at lower prices.

John Stossel | 4.3.2024 12:30 AM

President Joe Biden is seen departing the White House in March | Chris Kleponis/UPI/Newscom

Corporate Taxes

Biden's Proposed Corporate Tax Hike Will Punish the Average American

The president wants to raise the rate from 21 percent to 28 percent, despite it being well-established that this is the most economically-destructive method to raise government funds.

Veronique de Rugy | 3.14.2024 12:01 AM

a globe in front of a black and white backdrop | Illustration: Lex Villena

Economics

3 Economic Myths That Need To Die

As we step into 2024, it's crucial to adopt a more informed perspective on these dubious claims.

Veronique de Rugy | 1.4.2024 12:30 PM

The U.S. Capitol is seen in front of money | Illustration: Lex Villena;  David Watts Jr.

Government Spending

Spending Recklessly in Good Times Is a Recipe for Disaster in Bad Times

Years ago, when interest rates were low, calls for the federal government to exercise fiscal restraint were dismissed. That was unwise.

Veronique de Rugy | 11.2.2023 12:01 AM

A user is seen opening the TikTok app on their phone | Photo 178036100 © Monticelllo | Dreamstime.com

China

Banning Chinese Products in the Name of 'National Security' Could Have Disastrous Consequences

It would result in shortages, decreases in productivity, and higher production costs affecting millions of American workers and nearly every consumer.

Veronique de Rugy | 3.23.2023 2:35 PM

Migrants wait in line at the U.S.-Mexico border | Carlos A. Moreno/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Immigration

The Answer to Population Decline Is More Immigration

Politicians' go-to fixes like child tax credits and federal paid leave are known for creating disincentives to work without much impact on fertility.

Veronique de Rugy | 2.23.2023 12:01 AM

A grocery store employee is seen in front of a produce rack | Photo 20649785 © Tyler Olson | Dreamstime.com

Economy

Subsidies To Help Workers Would Hurt Poor People

Some people would benefit. Others would lose money or be rendered unemployable.

Veronique de Rugy | 12.15.2022 12:01 AM

RobotDreamstime |  Sompong Sriphet | Dreamstime.com

Economic Growth

Is the Great Stagnation Over?

Yes. Get ready for the Roaring Twenties.

Ronald Bailey | 4.7.2021 4:00 PM

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Regulation

Zoning Laws in New York, San Francisco, and San Jose Cut Americans' Wages by $8,775

And they've made the U.S. economy 9 percent smaller than it would it otherwise be.

Ronald Bailey | 5.25.2017 3:30 PM

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Immigration

Welcoming Immigrants Means Higher Wages

'Immigration represents an opportunity rather than a threat to our economy and to American workers.'

Ronald Bailey | 4.14.2017 1:30 PM

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History

Adam Smith Needs a Paper Clip

The pin factory, re-examined

Virginia Postrel | 4.13.2017 6:00 AM

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