Kneecapping Powell, Undermining the Rule of Law

Donald Trump and conservatives know the perils of lawfare all too well. Why subject Jerome Powell to the same thing?

Limiting the Federal Government

Failure to consider the sponsors’ representations of the Constitution’s meaning seriously impairs the quality of interpretation.

The Chief Justice's Big Idea

Chief Justice John Roberts has a potentially major idea for federal agency power.

Congress, the President, and the Drug Boats

Lethargy in the legislature is no way to counter the executive's excess energy.

The Quintessential American: Ben Franklin, Man of All Ages

Franklin’s prudence is as welcome 300 years on as his legendary serenity.

The Moral Case for America in a Nutshell

America’s proponents now have no choice but to articulate their own simple and effective moral case for our way of life.

The Wealth of Nations at 250: Adam Smith’s Blueprint for the American Economy

Ideas of few books have shaped the economic logic of the American experiment more profoundly than The Wealth of Nations, even when Americans have not always realized it as an agent that promotes prosperity and reduces poverty.

Thank You, Ben

You gave me a great gift, Ben: the reminder that, because life is finite, whatever good we can do for others must be our daily task, to help others in need.

Selling America Short

What has enhanced America’s reputation are the sacrifices we have made for our long-term self-interest.

Trial Lawyers and the Future of Oil & Gas in the Bayou

Michael Toth reports on the Supreme Court case that will determine whether oil and gas companies can stop politically-connected Louisiana trial lawyers from fleecing them.

Prosecuting Maduro

Much has been said about the expedient capture of Nicolas Maduro by American forces. Prosecuting him will not be so straightforward.

Peru: Between Chinese and American Influence

The U.S. government recently announced that it will designate Peru as a non-NATO military partner.

The Hidden Costs of Expanding Deposit Insurance

Expanding deposit insurance will only exacerbate financial risk and regulatory dependence, imposing costs on banks, their customers, and taxpayers. 

The Poverty of Vanceonomics

At the core of Vanceonomics is a preferential option for government intervention.

Entrepreneurial Freedom in the Age of AI

The AI economy can lead to a more inclusive economy that permits people the freedom to choose when they work, what they work on, and who they work for.

Why Can't the Middle Class Invest Like Mitt Romney?

Why can’t middle-income Americans pay effectively no taxes on investments like the wealthy do? 

The Revenge of the Supply-Siders

Trump would do well to heed his supply-side advisers again and avoid the populist Keynesian shortcuts of stimulus checks or easy money.