From Forbes, Nathan Lewis outlines how to transition to a gold standard.
At PJ Media, David Goldman explains that a trade deficit nation like Greece is different from a trade surplus nation like Argentina.
In a speech, John Tamny compares the Great Depression to the current era.
On The Kudlow Report, Stephen Moore opposes sugar taxes:
At Forbes, Peter Ferrara defends US Rep. Paul Ryan (WI) from Catholic claims his budget proposal violates Church teaching.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore reports on the Texas GOP primary.
From Project Syndicate, Barry Eichengreen suggests the eurozone will survive if it has the will to devalue.
On Fiscal Times, Bruce Bartlett applauds the rich as earlier adopters of technology.
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Thursday round up: Woodhill on austerity and Keynesianism; Barro on austerity; Benko on President Ford.
At Forbes, Louis Woodhill skewers the false debate between austerity and Keynesianism.
In The WSJ, Robert Barro explains that austerity hasn’t failed in Germany and Sweden.
A video from Save Our Savers mocks the the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee.
At TGSN, Ralph Benko remembers President Ford’s failed efforts to whip inflation.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore reports US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) effort to prevent defense spending cuts.
In The Washington Post, George Will treads (lightly) into supply-side territory with a critique of Obamacare’s tax hike.
From the comedy archive, Parks & Recreation’s Ron Swanson explains taxes (h/t: Jonah Goldberg):
In The WSJ, Arthur Herman urges President Obama to follow FDR’s embrace of industry during WW II.
In The WSJ, Robert Barro explains that austerity hasn’t failed in Germany and Sweden.
A video from Save Our Savers mocks the the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee.
At TGSN, Ralph Benko remembers President Ford’s failed efforts to whip inflation.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore reports US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) effort to prevent defense spending cuts.
In The Washington Post, George Will treads (lightly) into supply-side territory with a critique of Obamacare’s tax hike.
From the comedy archive, Parks & Recreation’s Ron Swanson explains taxes (h/t: Jonah Goldberg):
In The WSJ, Arthur Herman urges President Obama to follow FDR’s embrace of industry during WW II.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Thursday items: Forbes talks to GW Bush; Woodhill on Obamacare; Rove urges Romney to focus on growth.
From Forbes, Steve Forbes talks taxes and trade with President George W. Bush.
At Forbes, Louis Woodhill quotes Jude Wanniski to argue Obamacare must be repealed.
The Washington Times reports Mitt Romney leading the President on the economy.
In The WSJ, Karl Rove urges Romney to counter the President’s class warfare with focus on growth.
The Spectator features a symposium with Stephen Moore and US Rep. Paul Ryan (WI) on the budget and taxes:
In The WSJ, Dan Henninger parallels the President’s rhetoric with FDR’s in 1936.
Reason highlights the President’s scapegoating of oil speculators.
At TGSN, Ralph Benko recounts the history of the post-Civil War Legal Tender Cases.
From National Review in 1978, Alan Reynolds and William Peterson promote the gold standard.
Also from the NR archive, Bruce Bartlett argues for supply-side tax cuts.
At Forbes, Louis Woodhill quotes Jude Wanniski to argue Obamacare must be repealed.
The Washington Times reports Mitt Romney leading the President on the economy.
In The WSJ, Karl Rove urges Romney to counter the President’s class warfare with focus on growth.
The Spectator features a symposium with Stephen Moore and US Rep. Paul Ryan (WI) on the budget and taxes:
In The WSJ, Dan Henninger parallels the President’s rhetoric with FDR’s in 1936.
Reason highlights the President’s scapegoating of oil speculators.
At TGSN, Ralph Benko recounts the history of the post-Civil War Legal Tender Cases.
From National Review in 1978, Alan Reynolds and William Peterson promote the gold standard.
Also from the NR archive, Bruce Bartlett argues for supply-side tax cuts.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Thursday round up: Ryan on tax competitiveness; Baum on inflation; Moore on the Buffett Rule.
The NY Post excerpts US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) speech on tax competitiveness to the GW Bush Institute.
In The WSJ, Dan Henninger reports the Left’s attack on Ryan’s budget.
On The Kudlow Report, Steve Forbes discusses the economy:
At Bloomberg, Caroline Baum opposes calls for higher inflation.
From The Council on Foreign Relations, Benn Steil critiques the Volcker Rule.
Reuters reports on China economic and currency liberalization initiatives.
On C-SPAN, Stephen Moore discusses plans to raise tax rates:
From Heritage, John Stossel discusses media opposition to free market ideas.
In The WSJ, Dan Henninger reports the Left’s attack on Ryan’s budget.
On The Kudlow Report, Steve Forbes discusses the economy:
At Bloomberg, Caroline Baum opposes calls for higher inflation.
From The Council on Foreign Relations, Benn Steil critiques the Volcker Rule.
Reuters reports on China economic and currency liberalization initiatives.
On C-SPAN, Stephen Moore discusses plans to raise tax rates:
From Heritage, John Stossel discusses media opposition to free market ideas.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Weekend edition: Lewis on current account deficits; IBD on the dollar and oil; Brannon on capital gains taxes.
From Forbes, Nathan Lewis suggests huge, permanent current account deficits are no problem.
IBD links the dollar’s foreign exchange value and the oil price.
At Forbes, Ike Brannon argues low taxes on capital gains and dividends are essential to productivity and wage growth.
On CNBC, former US Sen. Jim Talent (MO) discusses Mitt Romney’s ties to US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) budget plan:
In The WSJ, Phil Gramm and Steve McMillin note the US has the most progressive tax system in the world.
At TGSN, Ralph Benko reports new data that suggests Milton Friedman drastically overestimated the gold standard’s cost.
From The Gatestone Institute, David Goldman links oil prices to the S&P.
At The American, James Pethokoukis highlights the weaken-than-expected March employment figures.
In Forbes, Peter Ferrara predicts the Supreme Court will strike down Obamacare.
The WSJ quotes the great Henry Hazlitt on the dangers of even a mild inflation.
In The WSJ, Ronald Coase and Nina Wang explain China’s success is due to liberalization not state control.
On Forbes, Tim Worstall notes rumors of a currency union between Australia and New Zealand.
In The WSJ, Antonis Samaras reports the dire effect on Greece of contraction plus austerity.
In Forbes, Steve Forbes highlights the Chinese highway partnership between public and private sectors.
At Bloomberg, Forbes critiques the US Federal Reserve:
In The NYT, Paul Krugman derides inflation hawks:
IBD links the dollar’s foreign exchange value and the oil price.
At Forbes, Ike Brannon argues low taxes on capital gains and dividends are essential to productivity and wage growth.
On CNBC, former US Sen. Jim Talent (MO) discusses Mitt Romney’s ties to US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) budget plan:
In The WSJ, Phil Gramm and Steve McMillin note the US has the most progressive tax system in the world.
At TGSN, Ralph Benko reports new data that suggests Milton Friedman drastically overestimated the gold standard’s cost.
From The Gatestone Institute, David Goldman links oil prices to the S&P.
At The American, James Pethokoukis highlights the weaken-than-expected March employment figures.
In Forbes, Peter Ferrara predicts the Supreme Court will strike down Obamacare.
The WSJ quotes the great Henry Hazlitt on the dangers of even a mild inflation.
In The WSJ, Ronald Coase and Nina Wang explain China’s success is due to liberalization not state control.
On Forbes, Tim Worstall notes rumors of a currency union between Australia and New Zealand.
In The WSJ, Antonis Samaras reports the dire effect on Greece of contraction plus austerity.
In Forbes, Steve Forbes highlights the Chinese highway partnership between public and private sectors.
At Bloomberg, Forbes critiques the US Federal Reserve:
In The NYT, Paul Krugman derides inflation hawks:
For at least three years, right-wing economists, pundits and politicians have been warning that runaway inflation is just around the corner, and they keep being wrong. Do you remember the tirades about “debasing the dollar” around this time last year? Do you remember the scorn heaped on Mr. Bernanke last spring when he argued that the bulge in inflation taking place at the time was just a temporary blip caused by gasoline prices and would soon recede? Well, he was right. At this point, inflation is once again running a bit below the Fed’s self-declared target of 2 percent.At Fiscal Times, Bruce Bartlett suggests earmarks are less important than some conservatives suggest.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Wednesday summary: The WSJ & Mitchell defend Ryan's budget; Benko on Hubbard; Forbes on the dollar.
The WSJ defends US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) budget plan from the President’s strong attack.
On PBS, Dan Mitchell debates Ryan’s budget but focuses on spending restraint rather than economic growth:
At TGSN, Ralph Benko highlights the sound money writing of Romney advisor Glenn Hubbard.
On GoldSeek, Scott Silva contrasts President Reagan’s economic record with President Obama’s.
In The Boston Globe, Jeff Jacoby criticizes the US tax code.
The Economist reports on Somalia’s bizarre currency situation.
In The Star-Ledger (NJ), Alan Reynolds suggests the federal minimum wage has damaged low skill workers.
From Bloomberg, Steve Forbes discusses the weak dollar’s impact on the economy:
The Chicago Tribune reports failure to pass Mississippi’s tough immigration reform.
American Rhetoric presents Calvin Coolidge’s inaugural speech (h/t: Amity Shlaes).
On PBS, Dan Mitchell debates Ryan’s budget but focuses on spending restraint rather than economic growth:
At TGSN, Ralph Benko highlights the sound money writing of Romney advisor Glenn Hubbard.
On GoldSeek, Scott Silva contrasts President Reagan’s economic record with President Obama’s.
In The Boston Globe, Jeff Jacoby criticizes the US tax code.
The Economist reports on Somalia’s bizarre currency situation.
In The Star-Ledger (NJ), Alan Reynolds suggests the federal minimum wage has damaged low skill workers.
From Bloomberg, Steve Forbes discusses the weak dollar’s impact on the economy:
The Chicago Tribune reports failure to pass Mississippi’s tough immigration reform.
American Rhetoric presents Calvin Coolidge’s inaugural speech (h/t: Amity Shlaes).
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Weekend edition: Benko on Chatham House; Lewis on the 1920 recession; Laffer on the tax cliff.
From TGSN, Ralph Benko rebuts the report of the Chatham House Gold Taskforce.
In Forbes, Peter Ferrara defends US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) budget and tax plan.
From NWE, Nathan Lewis explains the tight money roots of the 1920 recession.
At RCM, John Tamny refutes the claim that the stock market has risen due to Fed policy.
On Market Watch, Art Laffer discusses the tax cliff coming in 2013:
In The WSJ, John B. Taylor argues that rules-based monetary policy is clearly superior to discretionary policy.
In Forbes, Louis Woodhill critiques spending stimulus.
On NRO, Larry Kudlow pans the President’s attacks on the oil industry and the wealthy.
Also on NRO, Kudlow suggests Mitt Romney will be advantaged if the Supreme Court overturns Obamacare.
In The NY Post, Dan Mitchell blames the President for weak economy.
At Forbes, Jerry Bowyer continues his analysis of the gold price.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore profiles Gov. Rick Scott.
On CNBC, Kudlow discusses oil’s price:
Politico reports Republicans fear Hispanic opposition at the ballot box.
On Oklahoma Public Radio, a snarky Prof. Jonathan Willmer opposes Laffer’s proposed state tax rate cuts.
The OC Register applauds Laffer’s state tax reform proposal.
In Forbes, Peter Ferrara defends US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) budget and tax plan.
From NWE, Nathan Lewis explains the tight money roots of the 1920 recession.
At RCM, John Tamny refutes the claim that the stock market has risen due to Fed policy.
On Market Watch, Art Laffer discusses the tax cliff coming in 2013:
In The WSJ, John B. Taylor argues that rules-based monetary policy is clearly superior to discretionary policy.
In Forbes, Louis Woodhill critiques spending stimulus.
On NRO, Larry Kudlow pans the President’s attacks on the oil industry and the wealthy.
Also on NRO, Kudlow suggests Mitt Romney will be advantaged if the Supreme Court overturns Obamacare.
In The NY Post, Dan Mitchell blames the President for weak economy.
At Forbes, Jerry Bowyer continues his analysis of the gold price.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore profiles Gov. Rick Scott.
On CNBC, Kudlow discusses oil’s price:
Politico reports Republicans fear Hispanic opposition at the ballot box.
On Oklahoma Public Radio, a snarky Prof. Jonathan Willmer opposes Laffer’s proposed state tax rate cuts.
The OC Register applauds Laffer’s state tax reform proposal.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday summary: Woodhill and Domitrovic rebut Bernanke; Wolf and Mueller on a global currency; Hutchinson on the Laffer Curve.
At RCM, Louis Woodhill critiques Ben Bernanke’s anti-gold speech, citing Barry Eichengreen’s Golden Fetters to argue for a gold-price rule rather than a full gold standard.
In Forbes, Brian Domitrovic rebuts Bernanke and disputes Eichengreen’s analysis.
The EPPC features an excellent FT article on global currency by Martin Wolf and a John Mueller response advocating the gold standard.
From Asia Times, Martin Hutchinson uses the Laffer Curve to assess optimum tax rates.
On The Kudlow Report, US Rep. Paul Ryan (WI) argues Obamacare will push employers out of offering health insurance and bankrupt the government:
In The NY Sun, Ira Stoll critiques US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) budget plan.
At Calafia Beach Pundit, Scott Grannis suggests Ben Bernanke’s monetary policy is too cautious.
Bloomberg features a history of the dollar, gold and debt. (And here.)
In The NYT, Bruce Bartlett acknowledges that the British experiment with 50% top tax rates has failed.
In Forbes, Brian Domitrovic rebuts Bernanke and disputes Eichengreen’s analysis.
The EPPC features an excellent FT article on global currency by Martin Wolf and a John Mueller response advocating the gold standard.
From Asia Times, Martin Hutchinson uses the Laffer Curve to assess optimum tax rates.
On The Kudlow Report, US Rep. Paul Ryan (WI) argues Obamacare will push employers out of offering health insurance and bankrupt the government:
In The NY Sun, Ira Stoll critiques US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) budget plan.
At Calafia Beach Pundit, Scott Grannis suggests Ben Bernanke’s monetary policy is too cautious.
Bloomberg features a history of the dollar, gold and debt. (And here.)
In The NYT, Bruce Bartlett acknowledges that the British experiment with 50% top tax rates has failed.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday round up: Ryan underscores growth; Forbes on the weak dollar; Ranson on zero interest rates.
From Forbes, Charles Kadlec applauds Mitt Romney’s focus on economic freedom.
In The WSJ, Jason Riley reports conservative Sen. Jim DeMint’s (SC) support for Romney.
At his website, US Rep. Paul Ryan (WI) returns to his supply-side roots with a study, "The Fiscal Effects of FasterGrowth."
On CNBC, Steve Forbes discusses the slow growth economy, the dollar, trade and taxes:
At Forbes, David Ranson explains the negative impact of the zero interest rate policy.
From The American, Bret Swanson highlights technology's impact on economic growth.
At Forbes, John Tamny derides the US attack on China’s rare earths export policy.
On The Kudlow Report, a panel discusses the Fed, the market, and the falling dollar:
The WSJ reports the dollarization of Zimbabwe’s inflation-ravaged economy.
The WSJ notes former flat taxer Gov. Jerry Brown’s (CA) proposal to raise his state’s top tax rate to 13%.
In The WSJ, Jason Riley reports conservative Sen. Jim DeMint’s (SC) support for Romney.
At his website, US Rep. Paul Ryan (WI) returns to his supply-side roots with a study, "The Fiscal Effects of FasterGrowth."
On CNBC, Steve Forbes discusses the slow growth economy, the dollar, trade and taxes:
At Forbes, David Ranson explains the negative impact of the zero interest rate policy.
From The American, Bret Swanson highlights technology's impact on economic growth.
At Forbes, John Tamny derides the US attack on China’s rare earths export policy.
On The Kudlow Report, a panel discusses the Fed, the market, and the falling dollar:
The WSJ reports the dollarization of Zimbabwe’s inflation-ravaged economy.
The WSJ notes former flat taxer Gov. Jerry Brown’s (CA) proposal to raise his state’s top tax rate to 13%.
Weekend edition: Kudlow sees Reagan in Romney; Romney says he would repeal Obamacare; Goldman on manufacturing.
From NRO, Larry Kudlow sees Reagan emerging in Mitt Romney.
In USA Today, Romney says he would repeal Obamacare and outlines steps to reform the health system.
At Forbes, Peter Ferrara applauds US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) budget plan.
On The Kudlow Report, a panel discusses the Ryan budget plan's cuts:
In an interesting analysis at PJ Media, David Goldman argues Rick Santorum is right to propose special help to manufacturers.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore reports on the five-way contest for Texas’s Republican Senate nomination.
At RCM, Robert Tracinski underscores the Obama economy’s slow growth rate.
The Beacon Center of Tennessee highlights Art Laffer’s new study on the state’s death tax.
In The WSJ, Richard Katz suggests Japan has lost its edge in electronics.
The National Interest remembers Robert Bartley’s legacy at The WSJ.
The NYT notes America’s declining reliance on exported oil.
On Fox Business News, finance legend Robert Prechter argues the biggest risk to the economy is deflation:
Seeking Alpha advocates a demand-side revolution while mischaracterizing supply-side economics.
At Fiscal Times, Bruce Bartlett critiques the Ryan budget plan.
In USA Today, Romney says he would repeal Obamacare and outlines steps to reform the health system.
At Forbes, Peter Ferrara applauds US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) budget plan.
On The Kudlow Report, a panel discusses the Ryan budget plan's cuts:
In an interesting analysis at PJ Media, David Goldman argues Rick Santorum is right to propose special help to manufacturers.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore reports on the five-way contest for Texas’s Republican Senate nomination.
At RCM, Robert Tracinski underscores the Obama economy’s slow growth rate.
The Beacon Center of Tennessee highlights Art Laffer’s new study on the state’s death tax.
In The WSJ, Richard Katz suggests Japan has lost its edge in electronics.
The National Interest remembers Robert Bartley’s legacy at The WSJ.
The NYT notes America’s declining reliance on exported oil.
On Fox Business News, finance legend Robert Prechter argues the biggest risk to the economy is deflation:
Seeking Alpha advocates a demand-side revolution while mischaracterizing supply-side economics.
At Fiscal Times, Bruce Bartlett critiques the Ryan budget plan.
Thursday items: Hanke on China trade; Cochrane on growth; Pethokoukis on tax rates.
At Globe Asia, Steve Hanke rebuts China-trade hawks.
From Bloomberg, John Cochrane argues Europe needs growth rather than Keynesian deficit stimulus.
At The American, James Pethokoukis highlights academic studies showing tax rates substantially impact economic activity.
On CNBC, Ron Paul (TX) pans US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) budget for insufficient spending cuts:
At IBD, Alan Reynolds and Steven Slein examine the Buffett Rule’s likely impact on corporate dividends.
The WSJ notes a scoring analysis showing the Buffett Rule would yield little revenue.
At TGSN, Ralph Benko explains the monetary roots of the Panic of 1837.
On Forbes, Louis Woodhill critiques the President’s recent energy speech.
At Forbes, Jerry Bowyer analyzes the gold price’s recent decline.
From Comedy Central, South Park satirizes the weak-dollar cash-for-gold market:
The NYT reports Britain cutting its top tax rate (minimally) while maintaining spending austerity.
The Washington City Paper calls supply-side economics a con.
From Bloomberg, John Cochrane argues Europe needs growth rather than Keynesian deficit stimulus.
At The American, James Pethokoukis highlights academic studies showing tax rates substantially impact economic activity.
On CNBC, Ron Paul (TX) pans US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) budget for insufficient spending cuts:
At IBD, Alan Reynolds and Steven Slein examine the Buffett Rule’s likely impact on corporate dividends.
The WSJ notes a scoring analysis showing the Buffett Rule would yield little revenue.
At TGSN, Ralph Benko explains the monetary roots of the Panic of 1837.
On Forbes, Louis Woodhill critiques the President’s recent energy speech.
At Forbes, Jerry Bowyer analyzes the gold price’s recent decline.
From Comedy Central, South Park satirizes the weak-dollar cash-for-gold market:
The NYT reports Britain cutting its top tax rate (minimally) while maintaining spending austerity.
The Washington City Paper calls supply-side economics a con.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Wednesday round up: Moore and Kudlow applaud the Ryan plan; Bernanke opposes the gold standard; Domitrovic rebuts Romer on supply-side economics.
US Rep. Paul Ryan (WI) advocates his budget and tax plan:
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore applauds Ryan’s proposal.
On NRO, Larry Kudlow emphasizes the Ryan plan’s supply-side tax cuts.
Reuters reports Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke criticizing the gold standard.
The NY Sun responds to Bernanke.
On CNBC, Larry Kudlow discusses Mitt Romney and Bernanke’s remarks:
In Forbes, Brian Domitrovic rebuts Christina Romer’s critique of supply-side economics.
On Bloomberg, Robert Mundell advocates greater US fiscal discipline.
At Fitsnews, Ralph Benko reports South Carolina’s consideration of gold and silver as legal tender.
From First Trust, Brian Wesbury highlights the Fed’s move away from QE3.
At a press conference, US Rep. Eric Cantor (VA) announces the House Small Business Tax Cut Act to provide a tax deduction equal to 20% of their active business income.
Rush Limbaugh applauds Mitt Romney’s more pugnacious economic message but wonders if he means it (h/t: Jerry Bowyer).
From Business Insider, Joe Weisenthal argues the eurozone’s problems stem from the euro’s similarity to the gold standard. He fails to consider that under an international gold standard, the euro would not be pushed so high by the low dollar.
On Forbes, John Tamny suggests the blockbuster Hunger Games book and film is an anti-government parable.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore applauds Ryan’s proposal.
On NRO, Larry Kudlow emphasizes the Ryan plan’s supply-side tax cuts.
Reuters reports Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke criticizing the gold standard.
The NY Sun responds to Bernanke.
On CNBC, Larry Kudlow discusses Mitt Romney and Bernanke’s remarks:
In Forbes, Brian Domitrovic rebuts Christina Romer’s critique of supply-side economics.
On Bloomberg, Robert Mundell advocates greater US fiscal discipline.
At Fitsnews, Ralph Benko reports South Carolina’s consideration of gold and silver as legal tender.
From First Trust, Brian Wesbury highlights the Fed’s move away from QE3.
At a press conference, US Rep. Eric Cantor (VA) announces the House Small Business Tax Cut Act to provide a tax deduction equal to 20% of their active business income.
Rush Limbaugh applauds Mitt Romney’s more pugnacious economic message but wonders if he means it (h/t: Jerry Bowyer).
From Business Insider, Joe Weisenthal argues the eurozone’s problems stem from the euro’s similarity to the gold standard. He fails to consider that under an international gold standard, the euro would not be pushed so high by the low dollar.
On Forbes, John Tamny suggests the blockbuster Hunger Games book and film is an anti-government parable.
Tuesday summary: Ryan announces his budget plan; Bartlett on Wanniski's continued influence; O'Grady on the Misery Index.
From The WSJ, US Rep. Paul Ryan (WI) rolls out his budget and tax plan.
At The Washington Post, Chris Cillizza suggests the Ryan budget is bad politics for the GOP.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore calls the Ryan plan a gamble:
At The WSJ, Mary Anastasia O’Grady suggests the President may be damaged by the Misery Index.
On Forbes, Ralph Benko applauds the coalition pushing the National Debt Relief Amendment, to require a majority of states to endorse federal debt limit increases:
From TGSN, Benko highlights the debt bomb pending when interest rates rise.
On The Kudlow Report, Sen. Jim DeMint (SC) discusses Republican efforts to help small business:
From Alhambra Partners, Joe Calhoun analyzes Greg Smith’s Goldman Sachs critique.
On his blog, Scott Grannis suggests companies still have lots of cash on hand.
At The Daily Beast, Zachary Karabell defends China’s trade practices.
At The Washington Post, Chris Cillizza suggests the Ryan budget is bad politics for the GOP.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore calls the Ryan plan a gamble:
What is sure to be controversial in the plan are the cuts to sensitive entitlement programs. This budget saves on Medicare through "premium supports," which allow seniors to go out and purchase health insurance in the market, or stick with traditional Medicare, but at a lesser price. This is the plan co-authored by Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon and Mr. Ryan. The House plan would also block grant all federal welfare entitlements to the states. And one of the biggest savings comes from repealing ObamaCare spending and mandates.In The NYT, Bruce Bartlett recounts (ruefully) Jude Wanniski’s continued influence on Republican fiscal policy.
At The WSJ, Mary Anastasia O’Grady suggests the President may be damaged by the Misery Index.
On Forbes, Ralph Benko applauds the coalition pushing the National Debt Relief Amendment, to require a majority of states to endorse federal debt limit increases:
From TGSN, Benko highlights the debt bomb pending when interest rates rise.
On The Kudlow Report, Sen. Jim DeMint (SC) discusses Republican efforts to help small business:
From Alhambra Partners, Joe Calhoun analyzes Greg Smith’s Goldman Sachs critique.
On his blog, Scott Grannis suggests companies still have lots of cash on hand.
At The Daily Beast, Zachary Karabell defends China’s trade practices.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Weekend edition: Kudlow on Romney's supply-side focus; Newt on rising oil; Goldman says the dollar isn't driven by the Fed.
From Forbes, Richard Salsman urges Mitt Romney to strengthen his supply-side rhetoric.
On NRO, Larry Kudlow suggests Romney won last week by focusing on tax cuts and spending restraint.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore reports that if Newt Gingrich bows out he may endorse Rick Santorum.
The Weekly Standard highlights a study by our friends at Evolving Strategies that suggests Romney is the strongest general election candidate.
In an ad, Newt Gingrich advocates lower gas prices but leave a stronger dollar out of the equation:
At CityAM (UK), Austrian George Selgin blames England for the monetary mess that led to the Great Depression.
On NWE, Nathan Lewis examines the falling commodity-1890s.
From First Trust, Brian Wesbury argues the Fed can’t make the case for QE3.
At Forbes, Jerry Bowyer links low interest rates to weak recoveries.
CBS News notes alternative, higher inflation numbers.
At Calafia Beach Pundit, Scott Grannis highlights Obamacare’s seven fatal flaws.
The Atlantic notes that Yale’s tuition is the same today in gold as in 1900.
The WSJ warns against excess liquidity creation from the world’s central banks.
At Forbes, Nathan Lewis explains the link between the dollar and oil.
On the Kudlow Report, David Goldman suggests oil’s price increase is not driven primarily by the Fed:
Politico reports Ben Bernanke saying gas prices won’t drive up inflation.
On TGSN, Ralph Benko notes the Fed’s poor track record of predictions.
At The American, James Pethokoukis highlights 13 charts that highlight the President’s poor economic record.
US News highlights a poll showing Keynesian spending stimulus is unpopular.
In The WSJ, Fred Barnes applauds US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) ongoing Medicare leadership, but omits polls suggesting the GOP may lose the House in November.
In The WSJ, Democratic Gov. Jack Markell (DE) notes the decline of American IPOs since the 1990s.
In The WSJ, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner misdiagnoses the financial crisis of late 2008 as rooted in regulatory lapses rather than currency instability.
At The Atlantic, Matthew O’Brien argues a global currency war would be positive because it would increase liquidity.
In Fiscal Times, Bruce Bartlett notes looming debt and tax rate cliffs later this year.
On NRO, Larry Kudlow suggests Romney won last week by focusing on tax cuts and spending restraint.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore reports that if Newt Gingrich bows out he may endorse Rick Santorum.
The Weekly Standard highlights a study by our friends at Evolving Strategies that suggests Romney is the strongest general election candidate.
In an ad, Newt Gingrich advocates lower gas prices but leave a stronger dollar out of the equation:
At CityAM (UK), Austrian George Selgin blames England for the monetary mess that led to the Great Depression.
On NWE, Nathan Lewis examines the falling commodity-1890s.
From First Trust, Brian Wesbury argues the Fed can’t make the case for QE3.
At Forbes, Jerry Bowyer links low interest rates to weak recoveries.
CBS News notes alternative, higher inflation numbers.
At Calafia Beach Pundit, Scott Grannis highlights Obamacare’s seven fatal flaws.
The Atlantic notes that Yale’s tuition is the same today in gold as in 1900.
The WSJ warns against excess liquidity creation from the world’s central banks.
At Forbes, Nathan Lewis explains the link between the dollar and oil.
On the Kudlow Report, David Goldman suggests oil’s price increase is not driven primarily by the Fed:
Politico reports Ben Bernanke saying gas prices won’t drive up inflation.
On TGSN, Ralph Benko notes the Fed’s poor track record of predictions.
At The American, James Pethokoukis highlights 13 charts that highlight the President’s poor economic record.
US News highlights a poll showing Keynesian spending stimulus is unpopular.
In The WSJ, Fred Barnes applauds US Rep. Paul Ryan’s (WI) ongoing Medicare leadership, but omits polls suggesting the GOP may lose the House in November.
In The WSJ, Democratic Gov. Jack Markell (DE) notes the decline of American IPOs since the 1990s.
The U.S. has experienced a stunning decline in IPOs and stock listings while capital markets in Asia, Europe and South America have thrived. Data from the World Federation of Stock Exchanges show that the number of U.S. IPOs has dropped to only about 100 annually, compared to about 360 a decade ago. In just 15 years, listings on U.S. exchanges dropped from 8,800 companies to under 5,000. Meanwhile, listings on major overseas exchanges doubled. Fewer than 10% of all global IPOs list on U.S. exchanges today, compared with 48% in the late 1990s.The NYT reports London, not New York, is the money capital of the world.
In The WSJ, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner misdiagnoses the financial crisis of late 2008 as rooted in regulatory lapses rather than currency instability.
At The Atlantic, Matthew O’Brien argues a global currency war would be positive because it would increase liquidity.
In Fiscal Times, Bruce Bartlett notes looming debt and tax rate cliffs later this year.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Tuesday round up: Klein compares Obama and Romney tax plans; Kudlow and Forbes on the President's budget; Melloan on the gold standard.
In The Washington Post, Ezra Klein compares tax rates under Obama vs. Romney. One smart observer writes, “Obama got to the right of Romney for the first 60 percent of income levels. Brilliant. And again shows how Romney's timidity and weakness on taxes is provocative.”
The Daily Beast reports anti-tax advocate Grover Norquist arguing that Mitt Romney is acceptable because he will sign conservative legislation.
In Forbes, Ralph Benko likens US Rep. Ron Paul (TX) to Thomas Jefferson.
From First Trust, Brian Wesbury argues the economic recovery is real.
At NRO, Larry Kudlow highlights the many tax increases in the President’s budget proposal.
On The Kudlow Report, Steve Forbes discusses the President’s tax plan:
In The American Spectator, George Melloan advocates the gold standard.
At United Liberty, Jeremy Kolassa assesses CPAC’s gold standard panel.
In The Economist, a confused columnist suggests gold is too volatile to serve as a monetary standard.
The NYT quizzically reports the rise of interest in gold-linked currency.
From US Rep. Walter Jones (NC), a chart on assets held by the US Federal Reserve:
At Salon, David Wolman cites Benn Steil making Robert Mundell’s case for a single world currency.
At RCM, John Tamny explains that on housing, the prudent bailout out the imprudent.
The WSJ roots Greece’s problems in its failure to go for economic growth.
On Kudlow, US Rep. Paul Ryan (WI) offers the Republican alternative to the President’s budget:
From Politico, Scott Paul of the Alliance for American Manufacturing calls for tough action to force China to appreciate its currency (as the US did to Japan in the late 1980s, resulting in long-term deflation and stagnation).
In The NYT, Bruce Bartlett analyzes income’s definition in tax policy.
The Daily Beast reports anti-tax advocate Grover Norquist arguing that Mitt Romney is acceptable because he will sign conservative legislation.
In Forbes, Ralph Benko likens US Rep. Ron Paul (TX) to Thomas Jefferson.
From First Trust, Brian Wesbury argues the economic recovery is real.
At NRO, Larry Kudlow highlights the many tax increases in the President’s budget proposal.
On The Kudlow Report, Steve Forbes discusses the President’s tax plan:
In The American Spectator, George Melloan advocates the gold standard.
At United Liberty, Jeremy Kolassa assesses CPAC’s gold standard panel.
In The Economist, a confused columnist suggests gold is too volatile to serve as a monetary standard.
The NYT quizzically reports the rise of interest in gold-linked currency.
From US Rep. Walter Jones (NC), a chart on assets held by the US Federal Reserve:
At Salon, David Wolman cites Benn Steil making Robert Mundell’s case for a single world currency.
At RCM, John Tamny explains that on housing, the prudent bailout out the imprudent.
The WSJ roots Greece’s problems in its failure to go for economic growth.
On Kudlow, US Rep. Paul Ryan (WI) offers the Republican alternative to the President’s budget:
From Politico, Scott Paul of the Alliance for American Manufacturing calls for tough action to force China to appreciate its currency (as the US did to Japan in the late 1980s, resulting in long-term deflation and stagnation).
In The NYT, Bruce Bartlett analyzes income’s definition in tax policy.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Wednesday round up: Stoll, Bolduc and Costa on Gingrich; Jenkins on Romney; CNN reports the euro falling below $1.30.
From The NY Sun, Ira Stoll suggests Newt Gingrich has surged in part because his tax policies are superior to Mitt Romney’s.
In The WSJ, Holman Jenkins Jr. argues the nation needs a problem solver like Romney.
At NRO, Brian Bolduc reports that Gingrich saw supply-side economics' political potential early, but wasn’t deeply interested in the economic details.
On The Kudlow Report, Robert Costa discusses US Rep. Paul Ryan's (WI) critique of Gingrich for not edorsing unpopular entitlement reforms:
CNN notes the euro falling below $1.30.
The WSJ highlights the rise of regulation under the current administration.
At Forbes, Bill Flax argues pending tax increases and regulation are strangling business.
In IBD, Jim Gilmore proposes interesting pro-growth ideas but omits dollar stability.
On CNBC, John Carney cites Jude Wanniski’s view that budget deficits should be considered relative to the total size of the economy.
From First Trust, Brian Wesbury and Robert Stein see the economy improving and doubt the Fed will enact QE3.
On CNN, Stephen Moore argues unemployment benefits go on too long:
At The Freeman, the late great Julian Simon supports immigration.
In The Washington Post, Charles Lane highlights conservative Keynesian Martin Feldstein’s long-standing opposition to the euro.
From the archive, Feldstein advocates dollar “competitiveness” via a lower exchange rate.
In The WSJ, Holman Jenkins Jr. argues the nation needs a problem solver like Romney.
At NRO, Brian Bolduc reports that Gingrich saw supply-side economics' political potential early, but wasn’t deeply interested in the economic details.
On The Kudlow Report, Robert Costa discusses US Rep. Paul Ryan's (WI) critique of Gingrich for not edorsing unpopular entitlement reforms:
CNN notes the euro falling below $1.30.
The WSJ highlights the rise of regulation under the current administration.
At Forbes, Bill Flax argues pending tax increases and regulation are strangling business.
In IBD, Jim Gilmore proposes interesting pro-growth ideas but omits dollar stability.
On CNBC, John Carney cites Jude Wanniski’s view that budget deficits should be considered relative to the total size of the economy.
From First Trust, Brian Wesbury and Robert Stein see the economy improving and doubt the Fed will enact QE3.
On CNN, Stephen Moore argues unemployment benefits go on too long:
At The Freeman, the late great Julian Simon supports immigration.
In The Washington Post, Charles Lane highlights conservative Keynesian Martin Feldstein’s long-standing opposition to the euro.
From the archive, Feldstein advocates dollar “competitiveness” via a lower exchange rate.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Weekend edition: Lewis on Lehrman; Norquist on 60 Minutes; Kudlow on the Super Committee.
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