Yesterday we highlighted features of JOBS 3.0, which combines 32 separate bills into one. Many of the bills are merely housekeeping items with lofty titles, but, taken as a whole,…
Bipartisan JOBS Act 3.0 Could Boost IPOs, Economy
When some of the more extreme members of the Democratic and Republican parties vote for legislation that would help spur economic growth, you would think it would be big news.…
Furman: Economy Growing Faster Than Government Says
So how fast is the economy really growing? Estimates for growth in gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2018 range from 3.8% to 4.8%, but the Bureau…
Momentum Building for Indexing Capital Gains Taxes
Much of the federal tax code was indexed for inflation in the 1980s when President Reagan achieved bipartisan support for tax reform. Capital gains taxes are an exception, but that…
Prosperity Is Better Than Government for Fighting Poverty
National prosperity is more effective than government programs at fighting poverty. As proof, consider the U.S. Labor Department’s latest job statistics. With tax reform and deregulation making an impact, 600,000…
Fed’s Bond Buying Not the Success Some Claim
“When money gets tight, greed turns to fear … “ …
Winter Is Coming. But When?
In “Game of Thrones,” the bleak House Stark motto, “Winter is coming,” is practically a theme for the series. And yes, winter finally appears to be coming, but its first…
Faster Growth. But For How Long?
The only thing everyone seems to agree about when it comes to the U.S. economy is that it is in better shape that other economies throughout the world. Estimates for…
Let’s Reunite the United States
Yesterday, we noted that the United States has made some progress toward re-establishing independence, but it has also regressed in some areas. Today, we’ll share additional ideas. Bring back civility.…
Re-establishing Independence
Two years ago, we called our Fourth of July post “Happy Dependence Day,” noting the erosion to our personal freedoms, increasing dependence on government entitlements, enactment of new regulations without…