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Aug 1, 2026
When prices rise, the search for someone to blame usually begins immediately. During the pandemic, many politicians pointed to "corporate greed" as the culprit, arguing that...
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Jul 13, 2026
Self-Checkout lanes are under attack. Lawmakers in several states are pushing fines and staffing mandates to limit their use, arguing the machines cost jobs and enable theft. But the...
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Jul 3, 2026
The debate over government's role in the economy tends to get stuck on one question: Is the distribution of wealth fair?
That's worth asking. But it skips something more fundamental....
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Jun 27, 2026
Somewhere along the way, America decided that a four-year degree was the only respectable answer to the question of what comes after high school. The plumber who just handed you a...
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Jun 18, 2026
Every serious debate about economic policy eventually runs into a question that redistributionists rarely answer: where does wealth come from?
It is not a trivial question. The...
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May 23, 2026
For most of American history, the retirement plan was simple: work hard, save carefully, and live off the income those savings generated. It wasn't flashy, but it worked. A CD, a...
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Apr 22, 2026
Stocks are rising alongside gold, a combination that doesn’t usually happen unless something underneath the system is off.
Traditionally, these two assets move for...