Economics

Not government. Government can not "fix" an economy - they can only break it. The only government action that can help matters is shrinking government's role ... Keep Reading

With so much talk lately coming from politicians about stimulating the economy by investing in "infrastructure," many may be wondering just what our elected ... Keep Reading

In this TCS article, economist Jerry Bowyer explains how the currently prevailing economic policies remind him of the days of disco balls and bell bottoms. Ronald Reagan ... Keep Reading

Like most elitist politicians, outgoing Governor Mike Easley feels it is his duty to try and "stimulate" the economy. The arrogance of politicians who believe the economy ... Keep Reading

In contrast to North Carolina's status as "State Most Eager to Hand Out Corporate Welfare" errr, I mean Site Selection's Top Business Climate, Suffolk ... Keep Reading

Writing in the NY Times today, former Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney pens a fantastic piece on the problems and potential solutions for the US auto industry.  ... Keep Reading

The N&O today jumps on they Keynesian bandwagon, calling for massive public works projects to "stimulate" the nation's economy, and "put people to ... Keep Reading

Former chairman and CEO of American Express Harvey Golub has this piece in today's WSJ. In it, Golub expresses concern about DC lawmakers continuing to exhibit what Hayek ... Keep Reading

Roy Cooper should go the way of Mike Nifong for this.1. It's not the government's gas station. Station owners should be able to charge anything they want.2. Price ... Keep Reading

In this Washington Time piece, Jacob Sullum reminds us how empty Obama's pledge to "create" millions of jobs is. A sample: "Mr. Obama also sees regulation as ... Keep Reading