Economy

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Publius

Video: Giving Thanks for Private Property

The Pilgrims nearly starved thanks to collectivism. Fortunately, they soon changed.

Todd Johnson

Shipments Delayed?

Trucking is hugely important to the American economy, and driver shortages present a big problem.

Jordan Candler

Giving Thanks for the Free Market

Food is cheaper today thanks to ingenuity and Liberty. Surely everyone can agree this is worth giving thanks.

Caroline C. Lewis

The Problem With Electric Cars

At just 1% of the world's vehicles, mandates, bans and other regulations are becoming the "solution."

The Editors

Venezuela: Riches to Rags

We know it's shocking to hear, but the socialist "paradise" can no longer pay the bills.

Jordan Candler

Papa John's Unappetizing Ingredient: The NFL

The political theater on display by football athletes has repercussions beyond the field.

Caroline C. Lewis

American Made Means American Paid

Manufacturing output is up while jobs are down. A look at taxes, regulation and free trade agreements.

Caroline C. Lewis

The Anti-Israel BDS Movement: Misguided and Misinformed

BDS seeks to delegitimize Israel's existence based upon a false narrative of human rights abuses.

Business Review Board

California vs. Texas: Poverty Edition

Smaller government that focuses on individual freedom is a better recipe than welfare for fighting poverty.

Business Review Board

Equifax — The Inherent Liability of Data Aggregation

The company was breached, exposing 143 million Americans, and they waited over a month to tell us.

Business Review Board

Construction Worker Shortage Acute After Hurricanes

An industry already short on workers will need creative solutions in order to quickly rebuild TX and FL.

Brian Mark Weber

Why Is Wage Growth So Slow?

All while the stock market is booming, unemployment is low, and consumer confidence is on the rise.

Business Review Board

If You Hate Poverty, You Should Love Capitalism

Did you know that since 1970, the percentage of humanity living in extreme poverty has fallen 80 percent?

The Editors

A Labor Day Look at Labor

On this day set aside to celebrate the American worker, here's a quick look at several labor-related topics.

Brian Mark Weber

A Costly Hurricane

Now that Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters are receding, it's time to start focusing on the recovery efforts and costs.

Jordan Candler

Missouri Takes Action Against Minimum Wage Hike

St. Louis' $10 hourly wage is no more thanks to action by the state legislature.

Business Review Board

Impressive Economic Growth Steadily Continues

The Commerce Department revised its second-quarter GDP numbers up to 3%, better than previously reported news.

Lewis Morris

The Economy Improves. Does Trump Get Credit?

Unemployment is down, the stock market is up, public perception is good. And Trump can do even more.

Business Review Board

UAW Defeated in Another Southern Right-to-Work State

Union membership numbers continue to decline as fewer Americans see value in joining such political groups.

Brian Mark Weber

An Olympic Size Bill for Los Angeles

In recent decades, the Games have saddled host cities with debt long after the world stops watching.