For Bigger Rigs
Congress should revise the regulation that prohibits tandem trailers of more than 28 feet in length.
Tear Up the Farm Bill and Start Over
The last-minute ‘compromise’ eliminates every semblance of reform.
Does Free Trade Kill Jobs?
The political right is moving towards an understanding of the economic effects of trade liberalization that is similar to that of Elizabeth Warren.
More Evidence We Need Disability Reform
Disability is becoming a general-purpose welfare program rather than a support system for those who truly can't work.
How Tariffs Might Help Trump Win Reelection
A trade war might harm the U.S. economy while also helping Trump in 2020.
The Minimum Wage: Magnitudes Matter
Modest minimum wage increases aren't harmful, but wage hikes are.
Economy Adds 155,000 Jobs in November as Unemployment Holds Steady
The U.S. economy added 155,000 new jobs in November, while unemployment remained steady at 3.7 percent, according to numbers released by the Labor Department.
Analyzing the Data of the Labor Market in Decline
The standard government data shows that the labor market is failing a substantial share of the population.
Dick’s CEO: Decline in Gun Sales May Force Closure of Field and Stream Stores
The CEO of Dick's Sporting Goods told investors in September that gun-purchasing restrictions the company imposed earlier this year have hurt its sales.
Los Angeles Legalizes Street Vending
A new California law, signed by Governor Jerry Brown in September, changes prohibits cities from over-regulating vendors.