Economic Policy
United States Downgraded Again by Economic Freedom Index
The Fraser Institute's 2012 Economic Freedom Index was just released last week. The index is compiled by Florida...
The Global Guru: Global Markets on a Sugar High
On Sept. 6, the European Central Bank (ECB) committed itself to buying the bonds of cash-strapped euro-zone members....
The Global Guru: “U.S.A.! U.S.A!” — We’re #7!?
After the United States regained its title as the top medal-winning country in the London Olympics of 2012,...
Capitalist United States Tops Communist China at London Olympics
The gold-medal winning, U.S. women's 4 x 100-meter relay team members celebrate with an American flag, after winning...
Why Paul Krugman Doesn’t Get Estonia, but Steve Forbes Does
By James Oates, guest contributor Toomas Hendrik Ilves is in a fightin' mood. After 20 years as a...
U.S. Leaders Need to Impose Tariff to Change Chinese Trade Policies, Trump Says
China’s economic growth is fueled by unfair trade policies that U.S.leaders should try to change by imposing a...
My Run-in with Paul “Crude” Krugman
My wife and I just returned from a 10-day lecture tour in Poland and England, where I spoke...
Hayek Vs. Keynes: Who’s on Top?
My wife and I are here in London, England, after visiting Warsaw, Poland, a few days ago. I'm...
Investors Should Beware of Tepid U.S. Money Supply Growth
Investors would be wise to take notice that the U.S. money supply (M2) is growing only at a...
Anti-Business Government Policies Hurt Investors, Trump Warns
Investors are harmed by anti-business government policies such as “Obamacare” that create uncertainty about the cost and effect...