French Frankness on Lockdowns
How many governments, I wonder, will be as honest as France’s on this topic?
Economy & Business
It’s Tough to Expand State Government When Tax Revenue Is Way Down
Thanks to the pandemic lockdown bringing vast swaths of the economy to a halt, state tax revenues are plummeting.
The Economy of the Open Road
You may not strike it rich, but in the United States you’re free to try.
Biden Proposing Largest Tax Hike in History
Biden promises “revolutionary” change, but is that what we want?
GOP Senators Preparing $1.3 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Package to Counter House Dems’ Proposal
The GOP proposal will likely include aid to schools, hospitals, and businesses, along with liability protections for companies.
Unacknowledged, but ‘Socially Responsible’ Legislators
Asset managers seem to be stepping up to that role, as more and more of them turn their attention to “socially responsible” investing (SRI).
Is the Chinese Stock Market Headed for a Repeat of the 2015 Crisis?
A recent rally in China’s equity markets defies economic fundamentals.
Proxy Advisory Firms and the Need for SEC Protection of Investors’ Fiduciary Interests
The outsize influence of proxy advisers undermines the principle of value maximization at the heart of financial markets.
Going Medieval
There are many other arguments against wealth taxes, but one that is often overlooked revolves around privacy.