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Daniel J. Smith

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Daniel J. Smith is a Professor of Economics in the Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University.

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The Hidden Costs of Expanding Deposit Insurance

Economic Dynamism
November 7, 2025

How Tariffs Starve U.S. Investment

Economic Dynamism
April 10, 2025
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How Tariffs Starve U.S. Investment

April 10, 2025
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Civitas Outlook
Congress Should Not Exempt Medicare from Budget Scrutiny

When Congress is forced to get serious about deficit cutting again, Medicare should be at the top of the list of programs receiving a thorough review.

James C. Capretta

Politics

April 21, 2026

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It’s Time to Combat Abuse of Agency Guidance – Again.

The federal courts cannot comprehensively limit administrative state power, but an Executive Order could do helpful work.

Aaron L. Nielson

Constitutionalism

April 21, 2026

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