Fuel Efficiency Rules Lead to Deadlier Car Accidents
July 3, 2020 – Gary M. Galles …… A famous 1989 study found CAFÉ caused a 14-27 percent jump in traffic deaths due to car downsizing.
NBA Player Stuns with Controversial Social Justice Statement—on Economics
July 2, 2020 – Jon Miltimore …… The 27-year-old point guard’s message goes against the grain.
COVID Crisis Could Push 100 Million People into Extreme Poverty, New World Bank Study Says
July 1, 2020 – Jon Miltimore …… The surge in extreme global poverty would be the first increase since 1998.
The Second Round of Lockdowns Won’t Be as Easy as the First
June 30, 2020 – Ryan McMaken …… A second round of lockdowns will assault an America already suffering from widespread unemployment and a fragile economy. Even worse, round two is likely to last longer than round one, bringing an even larger economic and social toll.
Markets Are Green
June 29, 2020 – Lawrence W. Reed …… A new book explores how property rights and free markets are good for the environment.
Give the Government an Inch of New Taxes and They Take a Mile
June 25, 2020 – J. Kyle DeVries …… Governments often break their promises, especially about taxes.
21 Nonconformity Quotes to Help You Resist the Crowd
June 23, 2020 – Jon Miltimore …… Many individuals feel they have no choice but to follow the herd. These quotes will help you break away.
The Problem with “Wandering” Police Officers
June 22, 2020 – Tate Fegley …… Some police officers are able to easily get rehired by law enforcement agencies even though they were forced out of other departments for misconduct. That’s a problem.
5 Things I Learned Debating the Harvard Prof Who Called for a “Presumptive Ban” on Homeschooling
June 19, 2020 – Kerry McDonald …… It’s not just about homeschooling.
Adam Smith’s Three Moral Principles for Navigating Our National Crisis
June 18, 2020 – Caroline Breashears …… Practical guidance from the Scottish economist’s Theory of Moral Sentiments