Trump’s Tariff Talk Proves Bad Economics Can Be Good Politics

Benjamin Powell (Real Clear Markets)

Supporters of Trump may be willing to bear the burden of higher prices and lower incomes if U.S. manufacturing jobs are protected. However, his trade policies did not deliver on either. It turns out that ignoring economic realities can earn you political points. READ MORE »

Alex Epstein: The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels | Ep. 25

Scott Atlas (Independent Institute)

Dr. Atlas interviews Alex Epstein, bestselling author and philosopher. He is the author of “The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels,” arguing that human flourishing and freedom itself require that humanity use more fossil fuels, not less. WATCH: »

Permission to Plagiarize

Philip Magness (Catalyst)

From Harvard to Cornell to Columbia, attempts to justify academic plagiarism by seeking retrospective approval from the original authors have been a favorite go-to excuse. Sorry, academics, but you can’t excuse away your past transgressions by seeking permission. READ MORE »

DeSantis Homeless Policy Is the Opposite of California’s…and That’s Good

Christopher J. Calton (Orlando Sentinel)

Florida’s approach to the homelessness crisis aims to learn from California’s failures by providing more comprehensive support to the homeless population while also protecting the general public. Perhaps California could learn from Florida. READ MORE »