Demographics
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An Evergreen Warning About Social Security
A new book from Cato answers old questions: can Social Security remain solvent as lifetimes lengthen and birth rates fall?
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Social Security Is Not a Generational Contract
The rhetoric of a “generational compact” sounds compelling until you ask who actually agreed to it — and who pays for it.
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A Scientist’s Case for Diversity Through Freedom
In ‘Diversity Through Freedom,’ author Adrian Bejan argues that diversity emerges naturally from freedom and decentralized action, while imposed institutional systems distort its benefits.
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The Hidden Driver of Social Security’s Fiscal Crisis
Social Security’s financing problems stem not only from an aging population but also from benefit formulas that grow more generous with each generation.
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How the Left Convinced Young People That Wealth Is Taken, Not Earned
Frustration with high costs has made younger generations more receptive to claims that wealth requires exploitation. But envy-driven attacks only limit our future opportunities.
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Could Inflation Help Explain Falling Birth Rates?
Jeffery Degner’s recent book makes the case that monetary policy reshapes time preference, and with it, decisions about family formation.
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Exit Taxes Won’t Save Failing States
Some state lawmakers are focused on making leaving costly, while ignoring the reforms that could make staying attractive.
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Ted Turner Had Many Passions, Especially Population Control
Turner was a fervent neo-Malthusian who donated vast sums to the UN and family planning organizations to curb “overpopulation.”
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Is Housing Less Affordable Than Ever? Sort Of
Home prices and financing costs are still high, but several indicators suggest the market has moved past peak distortion.
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Minnesota Joins Wealth Tax Push—Despite Their Risks
Minnesota lawmakers are pursuing a wealth tax, despite evidence it will drive out taxpayers and erode the tax base.
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An Evergreen Warning About Social Security
A new book from Cato answers old questions: can Social Security remain solvent as lifetimes lengthen and birth rates fall?
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•
Social Security Is Not a Generational Contract
The rhetoric of a “generational compact” sounds compelling until you ask who actually agreed to it — and who pays for it.
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A Scientist’s Case for Diversity Through Freedom
In ‘Diversity Through Freedom,’ author Adrian Bejan argues that diversity emerges naturally from freedom and decentralized action, while imposed institutional systems distort its benefits.
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The Hidden Driver of Social Security’s Fiscal Crisis
Social Security’s financing problems stem not only from an aging population but also from benefit formulas that grow more generous with each generation.
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How the Left Convinced Young People That Wealth Is Taken, Not Earned
Frustration with high costs has made younger generations more receptive to claims that wealth requires exploitation. But envy-driven attacks only limit our future opportunities.
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Could Inflation Help Explain Falling Birth Rates?
Jeffery Degner’s recent book makes the case that monetary policy reshapes time preference, and with it, decisions about family formation.
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Exit Taxes Won’t Save Failing States
Some state lawmakers are focused on making leaving costly, while ignoring the reforms that could make staying attractive.
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•
Ted Turner Had Many Passions, Especially Population Control
Turner was a fervent neo-Malthusian who donated vast sums to the UN and family planning organizations to curb “overpopulation.”
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•
Is Housing Less Affordable Than Ever? Sort Of
Home prices and financing costs are still high, but several indicators suggest the market has moved past peak distortion.
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Minnesota Joins Wealth Tax Push—Despite Their Risks
Minnesota lawmakers are pursuing a wealth tax, despite evidence it will drive out taxpayers and erode the tax base.