From The WSJ, Grover Norquist argues tax increases on the rich trickle down to the middle class.
In The NY Sun, Ira Stoll suggests President Obama’s tax increase policy leaves him politically vulnerable.
At The WSJ, Stephen Moore reports the Buffett Rule’s defeat in the Senate but notes Democratic pledges to keep pushing it.
In The American, Steve Conover explains the Buffett Tax would hit older people disproportionately.
On The Kudlow Report, Mitt Romney discusses tax policy, the Fed, and oil:
At RCM, John Tamny criticizes Romney’s tax and monetary positions.
In IBD, Art Laffer highlights the failure of California’s soak-the-rich approach.
At The Washington Times, Richard Rahn explains the wealthy have great capacity to determine how much tax to pay.
From Alhambra Partners, Joe Calhoun sees the market moderating in response to modest economic growth.
The San Francisco Chronicle features an Investopedia article that notes that as tax rates rise the rich may not work less but do find ways to offset their taxable income.
From The Victory Corp, John Tamny discusses Herman Cain’s tax plan and Rick Santorum.
At Reason, Shikha Dalmia suggests John Maynard Keynes may have been a closet supply-sider.
In The NYT, Bruce Bartlett notes that businesses startups do create most new jobs but suggests tax cuts won’t do much to help.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Weekend edition: The WSJ on the Buffett Rule; Heritage on Taxmageddon; Laffer on state tax competitiveness.
The WSJ argues the Buffett Rule will reduce federal tax revenue.
Heritage highlights the Taxmageddon coming in 2013.
From NRO, Larry Kudlow clarifies the Reagan record on tax hikes such as the Buffett Rule.
At The WSJ, Mary Anastasia O’Grady discusses Reagan’s tax record:
ALEC releases Art Laffer’s state index of state economic competitiveness.
From The American Spectator, Peter Ferrara and Stephen Moore oppose using equality to make tax policy.
At Forbes, Louis Woodhill laments Spain’s tax increases on top of an already weak economy.
NPR features Robert Mundell suggesting Iceland may do well to replace the krona with a large nation’s currency.
On Hardball, Stephen Moore debates tax policy:
The NYT reports an initiative to make diamonds an investment commodity like gold.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore notes the President’s opposition to the DC school voucher program for low-income kids.
At Forbes, John Tamny wonders why so many conservatives supported Rick Santorum.
On MSNBC, Steve Forbes discusses Mitt Romney’s chances versus President Obama.
On Bloomberg, Mundell explains how to accept a Nobel Prize.
Heritage highlights the Taxmageddon coming in 2013.
From NRO, Larry Kudlow clarifies the Reagan record on tax hikes such as the Buffett Rule.
At The WSJ, Mary Anastasia O’Grady discusses Reagan’s tax record:
ALEC releases Art Laffer’s state index of state economic competitiveness.
From The American Spectator, Peter Ferrara and Stephen Moore oppose using equality to make tax policy.
At Forbes, Louis Woodhill laments Spain’s tax increases on top of an already weak economy.
NPR features Robert Mundell suggesting Iceland may do well to replace the krona with a large nation’s currency.
On Hardball, Stephen Moore debates tax policy:
The NYT reports an initiative to make diamonds an investment commodity like gold.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore notes the President’s opposition to the DC school voucher program for low-income kids.
At Forbes, John Tamny wonders why so many conservatives supported Rick Santorum.
On MSNBC, Steve Forbes discusses Mitt Romney’s chances versus President Obama.
On Bloomberg, Mundell explains how to accept a Nobel Prize.
Monday, March 26, 2012
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.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Wednesday round up: Hassett and Hubbard on corporate tax plans; The NY Sun on oil and the dollar; Lewis on the classical gold standard and current account deficits.
In The WSJ, Kevin Hassett and Glenn Hubbard analyze the candidates’ corporate tax reform plans.
The NY Sun argues monetary policy is driving high oil prices.
From First Trust, Brian Wesbury sees no sign of QE3 coming.
On The Kudlow Report, Larry discusses the GOP race after Rick Santorum’s victories in Alabama and Mississippi:
At TGSN, Ralph Benko reprints Lawrence White’s argument that the US has enough gold to transition to the classical gold standard.
From NWE, Nathan Lewis counters the claim that the classical gold standard limited current account deficits.
On CNBC, Steve Forbes discusses the GOP candidates.
At Reuters, Chris Papagianis notes three disturbing trends in commercial banking.
The NY Sun argues monetary policy is driving high oil prices.
From First Trust, Brian Wesbury sees no sign of QE3 coming.
On The Kudlow Report, Larry discusses the GOP race after Rick Santorum’s victories in Alabama and Mississippi:
At TGSN, Ralph Benko reprints Lawrence White’s argument that the US has enough gold to transition to the classical gold standard.
From NWE, Nathan Lewis counters the claim that the classical gold standard limited current account deficits.
On CNBC, Steve Forbes discusses the GOP candidates.
At Reuters, Chris Papagianis notes three disturbing trends in commercial banking.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Thursday items: Woodhill on the dollar; Forbes on housing; Tamny on California.
From Forbes, Louis Woodhill provides a tutorial on monetary issues.
On Forbes, Steve Forbes critiques the Fed’s approach to rescuing the housing market.
AP reports Congress reaffirmed punitive tariffs against China for export subsidies.
On The Kudlow Report, Phil Kerpen of Americans for Prosperity argues Obamacare will drive employers out of private insurance:
At PJ Media, Jaime Daremblum highlights the danger of Argentina’s capital inflight and inflation.
On RCM, John Tamny argues California’s best days are ahead of it.
In The WSJ, Dan Henninger applauds Rick Santorum for emphasizing Obamacare’s threat to personal freedom.
On Kudlow, James Pethokoukis discusses the GOP’s prospects for November:
Market News International reports US Rep. Kevin Brady (TX) proposing a bill to eliminate the Federal Reserve’s unemployment mandate.
From The Atlas Sound Money Project, Nicolas Cachanosky notes lack of consensus about which gold standard opponents reject.
On Forbes, Steve Forbes critiques the Fed’s approach to rescuing the housing market.
AP reports Congress reaffirmed punitive tariffs against China for export subsidies.
On The Kudlow Report, Phil Kerpen of Americans for Prosperity argues Obamacare will drive employers out of private insurance:
At PJ Media, Jaime Daremblum highlights the danger of Argentina’s capital inflight and inflation.
On RCM, John Tamny argues California’s best days are ahead of it.
In The WSJ, Dan Henninger applauds Rick Santorum for emphasizing Obamacare’s threat to personal freedom.
On Kudlow, James Pethokoukis discusses the GOP’s prospects for November:
Market News International reports US Rep. Kevin Brady (TX) proposing a bill to eliminate the Federal Reserve’s unemployment mandate.
From The Atlas Sound Money Project, Nicolas Cachanosky notes lack of consensus about which gold standard opponents reject.
Tuesday summary: McGurn on Reagan's prospects in early 1980; Kadlec on the housing bubble; Bernstein on "trickle-down" economics.
From The WSJ, Bill McGurn argues Ronald Reagan looked like a sure-loser at this point in the 1980 campaign.
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore reports Rick Santorum’s argument that he is stronger than Mitt Romney in purple states.
In Forbes, Charles Kadlec suggests government policy, not lack of regulation, caused the housing bubble.
On The Kudlow Report, progressive Jared Bernstein argues Romney will repeat the trickle-down policies that led to recent years’ economic problems:
From Alhambra Partners, Joe Calhoun rebuts Ben Bernanke’s claim that the economy’s performance is not his fault.
On The Street, Ralph Benko defends the gold standard from columnist Gary Weiss.
At TGSN, Ralph Benko features Alan Greenspan’s never-published testimony from the 1981 US Gold Commission.
Stateline reports Art Laffer’s success convincing states to reduce tax rates.
From the C-SPAN archive, US Rep. Jack Kemp (NY) announces his 1987 bid for President. Alan Reynolds comments, “Watch it and compare the current candidates to see what we have lost.”
In The NYT, Bruce Bartlett argues (correctly, IMO) that class warfare sentiment rises when, in recession, conservatives argue for cutting programs for the poor while refusing to raise tax rates on the wealthy. (Of course, the right answer isn’t raising taxes.)
In The WSJ, Stephen Moore reports Rick Santorum’s argument that he is stronger than Mitt Romney in purple states.
In Forbes, Charles Kadlec suggests government policy, not lack of regulation, caused the housing bubble.
On The Kudlow Report, progressive Jared Bernstein argues Romney will repeat the trickle-down policies that led to recent years’ economic problems:
From Alhambra Partners, Joe Calhoun rebuts Ben Bernanke’s claim that the economy’s performance is not his fault.
On The Street, Ralph Benko defends the gold standard from columnist Gary Weiss.
At TGSN, Ralph Benko features Alan Greenspan’s never-published testimony from the 1981 US Gold Commission.
Stateline reports Art Laffer’s success convincing states to reduce tax rates.
From the C-SPAN archive, US Rep. Jack Kemp (NY) announces his 1987 bid for President. Alan Reynolds comments, “Watch it and compare the current candidates to see what we have lost.”
In The NYT, Bruce Bartlett argues (correctly, IMO) that class warfare sentiment rises when, in recession, conservatives argue for cutting programs for the poor while refusing to raise tax rates on the wealthy. (Of course, the right answer isn’t raising taxes.)
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 28, 2012
Tuesday items: Benko chides Santorum on gold; Kadlec on the dollar and oil; Cantor rolls out the GOP jobs plan.
In Forbes, Ralph Benko chides Rick Santorum for opposing the gold standard.
From Bloomberg, Ramesh Ponnuru explains small business opposition to the President’s corporate tax reform plan.
At Forbes, Charles Kadlec links the falling dollar to the rising oil price.
On The Kudlow Report, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (VA) discusses the Republican jobs act:
In The CSM, Stefan Karlsson warns against a Greek devaluation.
From First Trust, Brian Wesbury doubts a stock market correction.
In The Washington Times, Richard Rahn argues for Federal Reserve reform but stops short of supporting gold.
At CNBC, John Carney suggests Reagan and Thatcher’s economic programs worked.
USA Today reports the President will create a trade enforcement bureau.
From Reason, James Pethokoukis discusses anti-growth government policies.
At The American, Pethokoukis quotes Bruce Bartlett on the mainstreaming of supply-side economics.
In The NYT, Bartlett analyzes corporate tax reform.
At Modeled Behavior, Karl Smith suggests work incentives are altered until tax rates hit 70%.
From Bloomberg, Ramesh Ponnuru explains small business opposition to the President’s corporate tax reform plan.
At Forbes, Charles Kadlec links the falling dollar to the rising oil price.
On The Kudlow Report, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (VA) discusses the Republican jobs act:
In The CSM, Stefan Karlsson warns against a Greek devaluation.
From First Trust, Brian Wesbury doubts a stock market correction.
In The Washington Times, Richard Rahn argues for Federal Reserve reform but stops short of supporting gold.
At CNBC, John Carney suggests Reagan and Thatcher’s economic programs worked.
USA Today reports the President will create a trade enforcement bureau.
From Reason, James Pethokoukis discusses anti-growth government policies.
At The American, Pethokoukis quotes Bruce Bartlett on the mainstreaming of supply-side economics.
In The NYT, Bartlett analyzes corporate tax reform.
At Modeled Behavior, Karl Smith suggests work incentives are altered until tax rates hit 70%.
Monday round up: Santorum's economic freedom agenda; Tamny on Romney's Asia policy; Luskin and Kelly on European supply-side reforms.
From The WSJ, Rick Santorum outlines a strong economic freedom agenda, but omits dollar stability.
On Forbes, John Tamny critiques Mitt Romney’s Asia policy, including his high yuan/low dollar policy.
At Big Government, Dr. Susan Berry reports supply-siders favor Newt Gingrich’s tax plan.
On The Kudlow Report, a panel discusses Romney vs. Santorum tax plans:
At The WSJ last week, Don Luskin and Lorcan Roche Kelly highlight European supply-side reforms (h/t: Bretton Woods Research).
In The WSJ, George Melloan explains the Fed’s dilemma if borrowing costs rise.
From The NY Sun, Ira Stoll rebuts a Republican call for higher capital gains taxes.
At International Liberty, Dan Mitchell highlights a poll that indicates 75% of likely voters believe the wealthy should pay lower taxes.
On Kudlow, Sen. Ron Johnson (WI) debates tax rates on the rich:
PJ Media reports economist Laurence Kotlikoff is running for President from the Americans Elect party.
At TGSN, Ralph Benko recounts legendary Treasury Secretary Albert Gallatin’s support for gold-linked money.
From earlier this month on Forbes, Brian Domitrovic notes the role of tariffs on the Civil War.
On Forbes, John Tamny critiques Mitt Romney’s Asia policy, including his high yuan/low dollar policy.
At Big Government, Dr. Susan Berry reports supply-siders favor Newt Gingrich’s tax plan.
On The Kudlow Report, a panel discusses Romney vs. Santorum tax plans:
At The WSJ last week, Don Luskin and Lorcan Roche Kelly highlight European supply-side reforms (h/t: Bretton Woods Research).
In The WSJ, George Melloan explains the Fed’s dilemma if borrowing costs rise.
From The NY Sun, Ira Stoll rebuts a Republican call for higher capital gains taxes.
At International Liberty, Dan Mitchell highlights a poll that indicates 75% of likely voters believe the wealthy should pay lower taxes.
On Kudlow, Sen. Ron Johnson (WI) debates tax rates on the rich:
PJ Media reports economist Laurence Kotlikoff is running for President from the Americans Elect party.
At TGSN, Ralph Benko recounts legendary Treasury Secretary Albert Gallatin’s support for gold-linked money.
From earlier this month on Forbes, Brian Domitrovic notes the role of tariffs on the Civil War.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Thursday summary: The WSJ, Mitchell and NR on Romney; Woodhill on gas prices; Mundell on the Canadian dollar.
The WSJ applauds Mitt Romney’s tax cut proposal.
On International Liberty, Dan Mitchell notes Romney’s Keynesian view of spending cuts.
National Review’s editors give two cheers to Romney’s tax reform but fault it for not expanding the child tax credit.
The WSJ pans the President’s corporate tax rate cut.
At Newsmax, Steve Forbes calls the President’s corporate tax reform a “house of horrors.”
On The Kudlow Report, Steve Forbes and James Pethokoukis discuss Rick Santorum’s debate performance:
From Forbes, Louis Woodhill explains that gas prices are not rising, the dollar is falling.
Bloomberg quotes Robert Mundell on the negative trade impact of Canada’s strong dollar.
At Free Banking, George Selgin rebuts James Hamilton’s claim that the gold standard caused the 19th century’s frequent financial panics. (h/t: TGSN)
At NRO, Larry Kudlow notes the President’s embrace of Republican energy policy.
From RCM, John Tamny examines long-term deficit spending.
At Bloomberg, Amity Shlaes argues income tax rate cuts are superior to payroll tax rebates.
On CNBC, David Goldman analyzes oil’s price increase:
The Washington Post quotes Steve Forbes saying Rick Santorum should stop talking about Satan.
Citywire (UK) notes rising belief that central bankers are to blame for the 2008 financial crisis.
The Telegraph (UK) reports discovery, by a former student of Steve Hanke’s, of the Bretton Woods conference’s transcript.
At TGSN, Ralph Benko recounts the Constitution’s sound money roots.
In The Washington Times, Sen. John Kerry (MA) praises classical thinker Robert Zoellick’s World Bank leadership.
From Reason, a Thatcher contemporary remembers her tremendous accomplishments:
At US News, conservative Scott Galupo pans Romney’s embrace of supply-side economics.
On The Daily Show, Bruce Bartlett attacks Republicans for advocating tax cuts.
On International Liberty, Dan Mitchell notes Romney’s Keynesian view of spending cuts.
National Review’s editors give two cheers to Romney’s tax reform but fault it for not expanding the child tax credit.
The WSJ pans the President’s corporate tax rate cut.
At Newsmax, Steve Forbes calls the President’s corporate tax reform a “house of horrors.”
On The Kudlow Report, Steve Forbes and James Pethokoukis discuss Rick Santorum’s debate performance:
From Forbes, Louis Woodhill explains that gas prices are not rising, the dollar is falling.
Bloomberg quotes Robert Mundell on the negative trade impact of Canada’s strong dollar.
At Free Banking, George Selgin rebuts James Hamilton’s claim that the gold standard caused the 19th century’s frequent financial panics. (h/t: TGSN)
At NRO, Larry Kudlow notes the President’s embrace of Republican energy policy.
From RCM, John Tamny examines long-term deficit spending.
At Bloomberg, Amity Shlaes argues income tax rate cuts are superior to payroll tax rebates.
On CNBC, David Goldman analyzes oil’s price increase:
The Washington Post quotes Steve Forbes saying Rick Santorum should stop talking about Satan.
Citywire (UK) notes rising belief that central bankers are to blame for the 2008 financial crisis.
The Telegraph (UK) reports discovery, by a former student of Steve Hanke’s, of the Bretton Woods conference’s transcript.
At TGSN, Ralph Benko recounts the Constitution’s sound money roots.
In The Washington Times, Sen. John Kerry (MA) praises classical thinker Robert Zoellick’s World Bank leadership.
From Reason, a Thatcher contemporary remembers her tremendous accomplishments:
At US News, conservative Scott Galupo pans Romney’s embrace of supply-side economics.
On The Daily Show, Bruce Bartlett attacks Republicans for advocating tax cuts.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Thursday round up: NRO on Romney's minimim wage proposal; Rove on Gingrich's southern strategy; Prasad on yuan convertibility.
NRO’s editors critique Mitt Romney’s support for minimum wage increases.
The WSJ analyzes Rick Santorum’s surge and Romney’s policy vulnerability.
At NRO, Thomas Sowell notes continued conservative opposition to Romney.
In The WSJ, Karl Rove argues Newt Gingrich’s southern strategy is insufficient.
On The WSJ, Larry Sabato discusses Romney’s problems with the right, and general election prospects:
At Forbes, Louis Woodhill highlights wasteful alternative energy spending.
On Forbes, Cato’s James Dorn advocates a sound money policy rather than stimulus.
In The WSJ, Eswar Prasad suggests yuan convertibility is key to its future.
From Bloomberg, Amity Shlaes rebuts Clint Eastwood’s Super Bowl ad.
On The Kudlow Report, a panel discusses the CPAC conference:
At Killer Frogs, Kyle Clifton highlights a Jude Wanniski memo to US Rep. Ron Paul (TX).
From Human Events, House Speaker John Boehner (OH) outlines his growth agenda, including energy exploration, roads and bridges projects, no earmarks, and reduced federal mandates.
The WSJ analyzes Rick Santorum’s surge and Romney’s policy vulnerability.
At NRO, Thomas Sowell notes continued conservative opposition to Romney.
In The WSJ, Karl Rove argues Newt Gingrich’s southern strategy is insufficient.
On The WSJ, Larry Sabato discusses Romney’s problems with the right, and general election prospects:
At Forbes, Louis Woodhill highlights wasteful alternative energy spending.
On Forbes, Cato’s James Dorn advocates a sound money policy rather than stimulus.
In The WSJ, Eswar Prasad suggests yuan convertibility is key to its future.
From Bloomberg, Amity Shlaes rebuts Clint Eastwood’s Super Bowl ad.
On The Kudlow Report, a panel discusses the CPAC conference:
At Killer Frogs, Kyle Clifton highlights a Jude Wanniski memo to US Rep. Ron Paul (TX).
From Human Events, House Speaker John Boehner (OH) outlines his growth agenda, including energy exploration, roads and bridges projects, no earmarks, and reduced federal mandates.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
BWR: Why Rick Santorum?
Courtesy of our friends at Bretton Woods Research.
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Rick Santorum swept Colorado, Missouri and Minnesota yesterday because the Republican electorate is continuing to send Mitt Romney the message that he must improve his growth platform. With Newt Gingrich periodically stumbling against Romney, Santorum's tax plan is the next best thing. As we explained in early January, Santorum wants two personal income tax rates, 10% and 28%, a 17.5% corporate tax rate, a 12% capital gains tax rate and a complete elimination of the corporate tax for manufacturing companies.
According to Intrade, Mitt Romney's chances today of winning the GOP nomination are nearly 82%, almost double what they were in mid-December. But, importantly, as his chances of capturing the nomination have improved, President Obama's chances of being re-elected have improved during the same period from roughly 50% to 60%.
There is a glaring weakness in the Romney candidacy. He doesn't have the right model to create growth.
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Rick Santorum swept Colorado, Missouri and Minnesota yesterday because the Republican electorate is continuing to send Mitt Romney the message that he must improve his growth platform. With Newt Gingrich periodically stumbling against Romney, Santorum's tax plan is the next best thing. As we explained in early January, Santorum wants two personal income tax rates, 10% and 28%, a 17.5% corporate tax rate, a 12% capital gains tax rate and a complete elimination of the corporate tax for manufacturing companies.
According to Intrade, Mitt Romney's chances today of winning the GOP nomination are nearly 82%, almost double what they were in mid-December. But, importantly, as his chances of capturing the nomination have improved, President Obama's chances of being re-elected have improved during the same period from roughly 50% to 60%.
There is a glaring weakness in the Romney candidacy. He doesn't have the right model to create growth.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Thursday update: Rove on Romney; Dreher on the GOP candidates; Malpass on the market.
In The WSJ, Karl Rove urges Mitt Romney to focus more on big ideas.
At The American Conservative, Rod Dreher suggests Romney, Gingrich and Santorum are substantially similar to President George W. Bush, but omits dollar policy from his analysis.
On NRO, Larry Kudlow scorns the President’s focus on redistribution rather than wealth.
At International Liberty, Dan Mitchell compares the Reagan and Obama recoveries.
On The Kudlow Report, David Malpass sounds optimistic about the market:
MarketWatch profiles gold advocate James Grant.
In The WSJ, former Sen. Phil Gramm (TX) and Mike Solon compare the current recovery to the past.
From Bloomberg, Amity Shlaes argues lower tax rates can raise revenues.
AP features comedian Chris Rock arguing for higher taxes.
At Forbes, Louis Woodhill satirizes the President’s SOTU proposals.
The Economist reviews Bruce Bartlett’s new tax reform book.
At The American Conservative, Rod Dreher suggests Romney, Gingrich and Santorum are substantially similar to President George W. Bush, but omits dollar policy from his analysis.
On NRO, Larry Kudlow scorns the President’s focus on redistribution rather than wealth.
At International Liberty, Dan Mitchell compares the Reagan and Obama recoveries.
On The Kudlow Report, David Malpass sounds optimistic about the market:
MarketWatch profiles gold advocate James Grant.
In The WSJ, former Sen. Phil Gramm (TX) and Mike Solon compare the current recovery to the past.
From Bloomberg, Amity Shlaes argues lower tax rates can raise revenues.
AP features comedian Chris Rock arguing for higher taxes.
At Forbes, Louis Woodhill satirizes the President’s SOTU proposals.
The Economist reviews Bruce Bartlett’s new tax reform book.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Weekend edition: Kudlow on Romney; Newt names Lehrman and Grant to Gold Commission; Santorum bashes gold.
Newt Gingrich’s campaign names Lew Lehrman and James Grant to its Gold Commission.
From Newt.org, Lehrman and Grant accept Gingrich’s offer.
CBS News reports Rick Santorum bashing Gingrich for his Gold Commission proposal:
On NRO, Larry Kudlow applauds Mitt Romney’s attack on crony capitalism.
In The NYT, David Leonhardt notes that most US taxpayers pay less than Romney’s 15%.
The WSJ breaks down taxes paid by income groups.
On Fiscal Times, Bruce Bartlett examines Romney’s tax arrangements.
At Forbes, Nathan Lewis explains gold’s role in establishing a stable currency.
In The NYT, former Obama car czar Steven Rattner chides progressives for minimizing deficits, comparing them to “fiscally irresponsible” supply-siders.
At The WSJ, Steve Hanke notes the positive property tax treatment in growing football playoff cities New York, San Francisco, and Boston versus Baltimore, which is stuck with high tax rates and a low population:
In The WSJ, Edward Lazear explains that despite the lower unemployment rate, it’s not any easier to get a job.
On RCP, John Tamny defends investment banking from Occupy Wall Street criticism.
At TWS, Matthew Continetti reviews Jeff Bell’s new book on social conservatism, The Case for Polarized Politics.
From Newt.org, Lehrman and Grant accept Gingrich’s offer.
CBS News reports Rick Santorum bashing Gingrich for his Gold Commission proposal:
"One is, well, a little radioactive in the sense of you just don't know what he's going to do or what he's going to say," Santorum said, citing Gingrich's comments earlier in the day that he'd like to reexamine the gold standard.On The Kudlow Report, Stephen Moore responds to Paul Krugman on the tax rate paid by millionaires such as Romney:
On NRO, Larry Kudlow applauds Mitt Romney’s attack on crony capitalism.
In The NYT, David Leonhardt notes that most US taxpayers pay less than Romney’s 15%.
The WSJ breaks down taxes paid by income groups.
On Fiscal Times, Bruce Bartlett examines Romney’s tax arrangements.
At Forbes, Nathan Lewis explains gold’s role in establishing a stable currency.
In The NYT, former Obama car czar Steven Rattner chides progressives for minimizing deficits, comparing them to “fiscally irresponsible” supply-siders.
At The WSJ, Steve Hanke notes the positive property tax treatment in growing football playoff cities New York, San Francisco, and Boston versus Baltimore, which is stuck with high tax rates and a low population:
In The WSJ, Edward Lazear explains that despite the lower unemployment rate, it’s not any easier to get a job.
On RCP, John Tamny defends investment banking from Occupy Wall Street criticism.
At TWS, Matthew Continetti reviews Jeff Bell’s new book on social conservatism, The Case for Polarized Politics.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Week in review: Woodhill and Tamny on Romney; Freeman and Tamny on Santorum; Laffer on Buffett.
Apologies for the gap in service last week. Was in Austin, TX for The Laffer Center’s winter meeting featuring interesting talks from Art Laffer, Brian Domitrovic, Steve Moore, John Chapman, and Dan Mitchell, plus terrific comments from Louis Woodhill.
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In Forbes, Louis Woodhill suggests Mitt Romney doesn’t understand growth, starting with his neglect of the dollar.
At RCM, John Tamny chides Romney’s Bain critics.
In The WSJ, James Freeman profiles Rick Santorum as a “supply-sider for the working man.”
Also at RCM, Tamny critiques Santorum’s plan to revive US manufacturing.
In The WSJ, Art Laffer rebuts the Buffett strategy to tax the rich.
PBS’s Newshour challenges the Laffer Curve:
From Alhambra Partners, John Chapman analyzes current monetary policy.
At Cato Unbound, John Tamny argues gold-linked money would restore the economy.
The NY Sun applauds former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad for supporting the gold standard.
At TGSN, Lew Lehrman discusses the origins of the gold-linked dollar:
TGSN recounts the Founders’ views on sound money.
In USA Today, US Rep. Ron Paul (TX) critiques the Federal Reserve.
At The Street, Steve Forbes argues for gold-linked money.
In Forbes, Peter Ferrara notes the extraordinarily slow economic recovery.
On Fox Business, Steve Forbes sounds bullish on the economy:
From Forbes, Charles Kadlec suggests lower government spending will lead to more jobs.
On NRO, Larry Kudlow urges Romney to take up tax reform.
From Bloomberg, Ramesh Ponnuru argues supply-side economics isn’t selling with voters.
At NRO, Ponnuru suggests Romney not adopt tax reform.
On MSNBC’s Hardball, Bruce Bartlett argues the Bush era proves tax rates don’t lead to prosperity:
In The CSM, Keynesian Jared Bernstein opposes “trickle-down economics.”
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In Forbes, Louis Woodhill suggests Mitt Romney doesn’t understand growth, starting with his neglect of the dollar.
At RCM, John Tamny chides Romney’s Bain critics.
In The WSJ, James Freeman profiles Rick Santorum as a “supply-sider for the working man.”
Also at RCM, Tamny critiques Santorum’s plan to revive US manufacturing.
In The WSJ, Art Laffer rebuts the Buffett strategy to tax the rich.
PBS’s Newshour challenges the Laffer Curve:
From Alhambra Partners, John Chapman analyzes current monetary policy.
At Cato Unbound, John Tamny argues gold-linked money would restore the economy.
The NY Sun applauds former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad for supporting the gold standard.
At TGSN, Lew Lehrman discusses the origins of the gold-linked dollar:
TGSN recounts the Founders’ views on sound money.
In USA Today, US Rep. Ron Paul (TX) critiques the Federal Reserve.
At The Street, Steve Forbes argues for gold-linked money.
In Forbes, Peter Ferrara notes the extraordinarily slow economic recovery.
On Fox Business, Steve Forbes sounds bullish on the economy:
From Forbes, Charles Kadlec suggests lower government spending will lead to more jobs.
On NRO, Larry Kudlow urges Romney to take up tax reform.
From Bloomberg, Ramesh Ponnuru argues supply-side economics isn’t selling with voters.
At NRO, Ponnuru suggests Romney not adopt tax reform.
On MSNBC’s Hardball, Bruce Bartlett argues the Bush era proves tax rates don’t lead to prosperity:
In The CSM, Keynesian Jared Bernstein opposes “trickle-down economics.”
Monday, January 9, 2012
Monday items: Yahoo on the rising dollar; Woodhill on the employment report; The WSJ on Santorum.
Yahoo! Finance reports the euro’s dollar price has fallen from $1.48 in May to $1.27 today.
At RCM, Louis Woodhill disputes Friday’s positive employment report.
The WSJ critiques Rick Santorum’s economic plan.
On The Kudlow Report, Steve Forbes discusses Jon Huntsman’s late surge in New Hampshire:
At Forbes, John Tamny suggests the ongoing recession is incompatible with the American identity.
On Forbes, Ralph Benko reports new political initiatives to shake up the status quo.
In The WSJ, Maurice Greenberg argues for a free trade pact with China.
On RCM, Brian Wesbury skewers recent economic legislation.
At The WSJ, Mary Kissel discusses Mitt Romney’s Bain Capital years:
In The WSJ, Ronald McKinnon makes the conservative case for a wealth tax:
Also at TGSN, Benko quotes a very smart monetary analysis from Charlie Chaplin.
At RCM, Louis Woodhill disputes Friday’s positive employment report.
The WSJ critiques Rick Santorum’s economic plan.
On The Kudlow Report, Steve Forbes discusses Jon Huntsman’s late surge in New Hampshire:
At Forbes, John Tamny suggests the ongoing recession is incompatible with the American identity.
On Forbes, Ralph Benko reports new political initiatives to shake up the status quo.
In The WSJ, Maurice Greenberg argues for a free trade pact with China.
On RCM, Brian Wesbury skewers recent economic legislation.
At The WSJ, Mary Kissel discusses Mitt Romney’s Bain Capital years:
In The WSJ, Ronald McKinnon makes the conservative case for a wealth tax:
In order to have a fairer tax system, we should implement a new federal wealth tax in addition to the federal income tax. Unlike the current income tax, the wealth tax would not rely on how income is defined. Rather, it would require that households list all their domestic and foreign assets on, say, Dec. 31 in the relevant tax year. With a large exemption of $3 million that effectively excludes more than 95% of the population, a moderate flat tax—say 3%, on wealth so defined—could then be imposed.On TGSN, Ralph Benko explains Winston Churchill’s error in re-establishing the British gold standard.
Also at TGSN, Benko quotes a very smart monetary analysis from Charlie Chaplin.
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