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The UN is Costly and Corrupt: Should the US Pull Back?
America pays more for its vote than any other member nation, but bloc voting and inefficient operations often mean US interests are ignored.
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Social Security at 90: A Brief History of America’s Sacred Cow
Intended as a self-funding program for the truly desperate, Social Security’s reckless expansion now threatens its ability to deliver for those most in need.
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The Founders Would Be Appalled by Trump’s Tariff Policy—Even Hamilton
Tariffs aren’t just economic tools—they’re a test of America’s constitutional limits.
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Rate of Inflation Cools in July, Case for Rate Cuts Builds
Core inflation rose only modestly, thanks to lower energy costs. Paired with weak job gains, the price trend adds pressure on the Fed to cut rates in September.
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Why Even Progressive Economists Are Finally Warming to Free Markets
After a bizarre era of anti-theory, new data are nudging economists back toward free markets, beginning with an apology from econ blogger Noah Smith.
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Uber’s Gender Features Put Customers in the Driver’s Seat
A new female-friendly filter delivers a case study in how market competition inspires firms to provide better, more responsive service.
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AIER’s Everyday Price Index Notches a Slight 0.10% Gain in July 2025
After a third delay of China tariffs, rising prices, delayed policy effects, and a weakening job market make the Fed’s path to rate cuts uncertain.
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From Tea Party Patriotism to Economic Nationalism: How the Right Gave Up on Small Government
The Republican Party once preached a creed of limited government and balanced budgets. With state control, tariffs, and deficits all rising, that ethical restraint appears to be long gone.
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DC’s $4.4B RFK Stadium Boondoggle: A Gift to Interest Groups, a Burden on Taxpayers
The RFK stadium deal won’t generate a fraction of promised growth.
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Bad News, But Not Bias: BLS Bean Counters Got It Mostly Right
Even with recent revisions (and the resulting political firestorm) the Bureau of Labor Statistics has an impressive record of accuracy.
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The UN is Costly and Corrupt: Should the US Pull Back?
America pays more for its vote than any other member nation, but bloc voting and inefficient operations often mean US interests are ignored.
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•
Social Security at 90: A Brief History of America’s Sacred Cow
Intended as a self-funding program for the truly desperate, Social Security’s reckless expansion now threatens its ability to deliver for those most in need.
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•
The Founders Would Be Appalled by Trump’s Tariff Policy—Even Hamilton
Tariffs aren’t just economic tools—they’re a test of America’s constitutional limits.
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•
Rate of Inflation Cools in July, Case for Rate Cuts Builds
Core inflation rose only modestly, thanks to lower energy costs. Paired with weak job gains, the price trend adds pressure on the Fed to cut rates in September.
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•
Why Even Progressive Economists Are Finally Warming to Free Markets
After a bizarre era of anti-theory, new data are nudging economists back toward free markets, beginning with an apology from econ blogger Noah Smith.
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•
Uber’s Gender Features Put Customers in the Driver’s Seat
A new female-friendly filter delivers a case study in how market competition inspires firms to provide better, more responsive service.
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•
AIER’s Everyday Price Index Notches a Slight 0.10% Gain in July 2025
After a third delay of China tariffs, rising prices, delayed policy effects, and a weakening job market make the Fed’s path to rate cuts uncertain.
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•
From Tea Party Patriotism to Economic Nationalism: How the Right Gave Up on Small Government
The Republican Party once preached a creed of limited government and balanced budgets. With state control, tariffs, and deficits all rising, that ethical restraint appears to be long gone.
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•
DC’s $4.4B RFK Stadium Boondoggle: A Gift to Interest Groups, a Burden on Taxpayers
The RFK stadium deal won’t generate a fraction of promised growth.
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•
Bad News, But Not Bias: BLS Bean Counters Got It Mostly Right
Even with recent revisions (and the resulting political firestorm) the Bureau of Labor Statistics has an impressive record of accuracy.