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.
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.
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.
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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?
Jitters in the Euro Zone
Some tricky maneuvering lies ahead as the European Central Bank tries to avert a revived euro-zone crisis.
The Biden Team Whistles Past the Graveyard on Recession Fears
The U.S. isn’t going to have to wait too long to hear whether it is in recession, at least according to the official numbers.
The Elephant Squashing the Financial Markets
With all the wild events of the last few months, central-bank liquidity appears to have the most significant influence.
Gas Deal Opens Door for Partnership between EU and Middle East
Leaders and officials from both the Middle East and Europe have praised the agreement as a successful economic and political arrangement.
Treasury Secretary: U.S. Gas Tax Holiday Is ‘Certainly Worth Considering’
Republicans have argued that a gas-tax pause would worsen the problem of inflation by causing an increase in spending.
Biden Economic Adviser: ‘Recession Not Inevitable’
NEC director Brian Deese said people were ‘underestimating’ the strengths of the U.S. economy.
Here Comes Fiscal Armageddon
Without serious policy changes, we won’t stave off a catastrophic economic crisis forever.
Water Crisis, What Water Crisis? California Continues to Reject Desalination
If the state is serious about ensuring sufficient water and achieving a diversity of water sources as a hedge against disaster, it must pursue desalination.