The SEC’s Climate-Disclosure Rules Violate the First Amendment
The SEC cannot use governmental power to impose a regnant political orthodoxy.
Harold Hamm, Energy, and the Public Markets
The week of June 13, 2022: Why energy companies could go private, inflation, the Fed, antitrust, and much, much more.
Electric Vehicles: Speaking Truth about Power
Climate policy-makers, an impatient bunch, want to force the take-up of EVs.
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Another Bad Beltway Idea: Suing OPEC on Antitrust Grounds
The ‘NOPEC’ legislation circulating in Congress does not address any of the real problems in oil markets.
Rising Inflation Expectations Are Becoming a Significant Concern for the Fed
Inflation expectations are on the rise, which might make the Fed’s job of lowering inflation a lot more difficult.
Legalize Port Modernization
With the current laws and regulations governing infrastructure, there’s no amount of money the U.S. could spend to build an internationally competitive port.
Unions Have No Qualms Making Supply Chains Worse
Unions are only adding to transportation delays and rising costs by stopping work around the world.
A Company That Moves the Earth Couldn’t Move Illinois
State leaders ignored Caterpillar’s needs for a decade, then showed no remorse when it was too late.
California’s ‘Inflation Relief’: An Election-Year Handout
There’s no such thing as ‘inflation relief’ at the state level. We must see this scheme for what it is: bribing voters with their own money.
A Virtual Regulation for Cryptocurrencies
Washington proposes rules for innovative digital money, while letting government agencies continue fighting over the crypto that actually exists.
The Fed Should Be an Inflation Fighter, Not a Social-Justice Warrior
A House bill that seeks to bring ‘equity’ and ‘inclusion’ to the Fed is a grave threat to responsible monetary policy.
Playing Both Ends of the Field on Climate Risk
The SEC has strayed beyond its legitimate role and is not just warning investors about risk — it’s manufacturing it in service of climate policy.
Episode 72: A Tour through Vienna and Chicago
David and Dr. Mark Skousen cover a wide gamut of economic topics, economic history, and discuss which schools of thought they most enjoy playing footsie with.
No, Corporate Greed Is Not to Blame for High Gas Prices
Though the Biden administration’s energy policies aren’t helping the problem, the surge is due primarily to global changes in supply and demand.
Electric Vehicles and the Green New Dole (2)
Policy-makers relying on electric vehicles to be a source of net new jobs are likely to be disappointed.
How to Fix Inflation
If the Republicans regain some political power, an inflation-fighting bill will have to be their top priority.
Will Electric Cars Crash the German Government?
If consumers are so keen on EVs, why the need for compulsion?