The Chapel Hill News recently published my column discussing the flawed theory behind government stimulus as a way to bring the economy out of recession.A sliver:The ... Keep Reading
Economics
Civitas Poll: Small Businesses Are Way to Economic Growth
North Carolina voters show a clear preference for small businesses to lead the way to economic growth according to our latest poll.We asked:From the following list, who do you ... Keep Reading
Bad Bill of the Week
This week's BBOTW focuses on a bill that exemplifies the fatal conceit infecting North Carolina state lawmakers.A teaser:The current recession has hit North Carolina ... Keep Reading
Subsidizing the Rich..
...is what you'll be doing courtesy of this corporate welfare handout.Gov. Bev gets played by a multi-billion dollar German company, and we get to pay the tab.Roughly $3 ... Keep Reading
The Seen vs. the Unseen
This Under the Dome post represents the prevailing economic ignorance so dominant in our society - and among our politicians - today.North Carolina will soon be posting signs at ... Keep Reading
In North Carolina, private sector employment shrinks while government flourishes.
Last Friday, a news release published by the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina stated that while industries such as construction, manufacturing, and other services ... Keep Reading
The Roots of the Financial Crisis: Another View
We’re almost a year into the worst recession since the Great Depression. The housing market is in still in the dumper, banks are still failing and GM is still teetering. ... Keep Reading
California Emissions Standard Cars In NC?
As GM teeters on bankruptcy and the auto industry as a whole struggles with the economic slowdown, some in the NC General Assembly want to implement new regulations that will ... Keep Reading
Tea Parties in North Carolina
Michelle Malkin says “share it,” so here it is: have a look! The map lists North Carolina Tea Parties on April 15th in Franklin, Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Fayetteville, ... Keep Reading
Why All the Attention on Michigan?
As a UNC alum, I've been following rather closely the NCAA Tournament and sit in eager anticipation of the game tonight. But I'm getting sick and tired of the media ... Keep Reading
