Daily Economy
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A Parent’s Guide to Kendi’s Antiracist Baby
“Maybe we should go back to reading liberalism to our children. By liberalism, I mean a cluster of ideas that includes equal freedom, equal treatment under the law, and colorblindness.” ~ Max Borders
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Correcting Oren Cass on Adam Smith
“It makes more sense to think that Smith, in propounding a presumption of liberty, assured readers and lawmakers that liberalizations would not lead to an exodus of capital or widespread disruptions of economic life.” ~ Daniel B. Klein
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Delta Doesn’t Owe Me More Legroom
“By offering bigger seats and more legroom, airlines are essentially asking if we’re ready to cover the cost of providing the additional comfort. When we choose cheaper, less comfortable economy class seats, we’re saying ‘No, thank you.’” ~ Art Carden
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‘The Founders’ Is an Excellent Book
“For now, it should be said that Soni has written an essential book about some remarkable people. What an achievement by Jimmy Soni in telling the story of PayPal, and the amazing people who made it happen.” ~ John Tamny
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Strong Gain in Industrial Output in March
“Industrial output rose again in March. However, a range of economic and geopolitical issues continue to restrain the ability of manufacturers to meet the significantly higher demand that has emerged following the lockdown recession.” ~ Robert Hughes
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On Securing Sources of Supplies: Should Government Repatriate ‘Supply Chains?’
“Private firms already have powerful incentives to ensure that they are optimally secured against supply disruptions. Any government intervention would then upset these optimal private arrangements.” ~ Donald J. Boudreaux
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Understanding the CPI
“Regardless of substitution, businesses have to use some commodities for production. With PPI inflation for all commodities at 24 percent, though that does not necessarily forecast a future CPI increase that high, it strongly suggests CPI inflation will continue to rise.” ~ Robert F. Mulligan
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Can We Teach the “Federalist Papers” Today?
“The virtues of a bourgeois republic – honesty, compromise, tolerance, and fair-dealing – seem pale in comparison to the demands for social justice here and now. As a student of mine once said, ‘I need something to help me get up in the morning.’” ~ Steven B. Smith
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A Bounce in Expectations Pushed Consumer Sentiment Up in Early April
“Consumer sentiment bounced higher in early April but remains consistent with prior recessions. Expectations jumped on a decline in gas prices, but economic risks remain elevated. The outlook is highly uncertain.” ~ Robert Hughes
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Washington Blob Wreaks Death and Destruction Abroad, Avoids Accountability and Responsibility at Home
“Washington policymakers need to put America—its people, territory, liberties, prosperity, and security—first. To retake its claimed role of global leader Washington paradoxically will have to relearn the value of humility.” ~ Doug Bandow
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A Parent’s Guide to Kendi’s Antiracist Baby
“Maybe we should go back to reading liberalism to our children. By liberalism, I mean a cluster of ideas that includes equal freedom, equal treatment under the law, and colorblindness.” ~ Max Borders
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Correcting Oren Cass on Adam Smith
“It makes more sense to think that Smith, in propounding a presumption of liberty, assured readers and lawmakers that liberalizations would not lead to an exodus of capital or widespread disruptions of economic life.” ~ Daniel B. Klein
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Delta Doesn’t Owe Me More Legroom
“By offering bigger seats and more legroom, airlines are essentially asking if we’re ready to cover the cost of providing the additional comfort. When we choose cheaper, less comfortable economy class seats, we’re saying ‘No, thank you.’” ~ Art Carden
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‘The Founders’ Is an Excellent Book
“For now, it should be said that Soni has written an essential book about some remarkable people. What an achievement by Jimmy Soni in telling the story of PayPal, and the amazing people who made it happen.” ~ John Tamny
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•
Strong Gain in Industrial Output in March
“Industrial output rose again in March. However, a range of economic and geopolitical issues continue to restrain the ability of manufacturers to meet the significantly higher demand that has emerged following the lockdown recession.” ~ Robert Hughes
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•
On Securing Sources of Supplies: Should Government Repatriate ‘Supply Chains?’
“Private firms already have powerful incentives to ensure that they are optimally secured against supply disruptions. Any government intervention would then upset these optimal private arrangements.” ~ Donald J. Boudreaux
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•
Understanding the CPI
“Regardless of substitution, businesses have to use some commodities for production. With PPI inflation for all commodities at 24 percent, though that does not necessarily forecast a future CPI increase that high, it strongly suggests CPI inflation will continue to rise.” ~ Robert F. Mulligan
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•
Can We Teach the “Federalist Papers” Today?
“The virtues of a bourgeois republic – honesty, compromise, tolerance, and fair-dealing – seem pale in comparison to the demands for social justice here and now. As a student of mine once said, ‘I need something to help me get up in the morning.’” ~ Steven B. Smith
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•
A Bounce in Expectations Pushed Consumer Sentiment Up in Early April
“Consumer sentiment bounced higher in early April but remains consistent with prior recessions. Expectations jumped on a decline in gas prices, but economic risks remain elevated. The outlook is highly uncertain.” ~ Robert Hughes
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Washington Blob Wreaks Death and Destruction Abroad, Avoids Accountability and Responsibility at Home
“Washington policymakers need to put America—its people, territory, liberties, prosperity, and security—first. To retake its claimed role of global leader Washington paradoxically will have to relearn the value of humility.” ~ Doug Bandow