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August 13, 2019

If you want to help people, is socialism the answer?

About a third of Americans today believe socialism is a form of “social kindness” by the government. But true socialism isn’t the social safety net, but rather when the government controls most prices, businesses, property, and other aspects of economic life. Continue Reading...

August 06, 2019

What is currency manipulation?

Yesterday the Treasury Department took the unusual step of designating China a currency manipulator. Secretary Mnuchin, under the auspices of President Trump, made the change, saying, “In recent days, China has taken concrete steps to devalue its currency, while maintaining substantial foreign exchange reserves despite active use of such tools in the past.” Continue Reading...

July 23, 2019

One nation under debt

The federal debt is a risk to our future. The nation’s growing debt will weaken our economy and threaten our safety and security. Unfortunately, politicians either avoid the issue or suggest reforms that sound good but can’t solve the problem. Continue Reading...

May 17, 2019

Do the rich get all the gains from economic progress?

The rich get richer, the poor get poorer, and the middle class remains stagnant. That’s the story often told by those who complain about inequality in America. But is it true? Continue Reading...