Occupational Licensing Versus the American Dream
Occupational licensing is a problem far more pernicious than most understand. Continue reading Occupational Licensing Versus the American Dream
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Category: economics
Human Mobility is Key to Fighting Poverty
If the goal of policy is to promote human well being, then increasing mobility should be a priority for policy makers. Continue reading Human Mobility is Key to Fighting Poverty
Universal Basic Income is Probably Not the Future of Welfare
Financially and politically, the feasibility of a meaningful UBI program is doubtful. Continue reading Universal Basic Income is Probably Not the Future of Welfare
No, the Interest on Your Student Loan Isn’t Too High. In fact…
Sorry, fellow debtors, but the idea that we’re paying too much interest on our federal loans is nonsensical. Continue reading No, the Interest on Your Student Loan Isn’t Too High. In fact…
Money to Burn?
When would it make sense to use dollar bills for heat? Continue reading Money to Burn?
Highlights From Gallup’s No Recovery: An Analysis of Long-Term US Productivity Decline
Some highlights from Gallup’s report on 30 years of declining US productivity. Continue reading Highlights From Gallup’s No Recovery: An Analysis of Long-Term US Productivity Decline
Americans Aren’t the Ones Who Should Be Mad about Chinese “Dumping”
Chinese subsidies are harmful, but not to American consumers. Continue reading Americans Aren’t the Ones Who Should Be Mad about Chinese “Dumping”
Census Data Are Weird
The 2015 Census report indicates a recovering America. But household income data are reliably opaque. Continue reading Census Data Are Weird
Doctor Paidless? Eh, Maybe.
A new study of 24 medical schools across 12 states by Dr. Anupam B. Jena, Andrew R. Olenski, and Daniel M. Blumenthal—all of Harvard Medical School—shows that male and female doctors are often paid disparate salaries, even when accounting for … Continue reading Doctor Paidless? Eh, Maybe.
Why Minimum Wage Fails and What Will Succeed
The debate over minimum wage is one of the most confused arguments in American public policy. Although on its face minimum wage appears to be a promising and simple idea, it is, in fact, a very bad policy that has … Continue reading Why Minimum Wage Fails and What Will Succeed
