Government and the Economy
It’s not compassion when you use coercion to spend other people’s money.
The Unintended Consequences of Governments' Attempts to Help Us!
Jan 14, 2025
As goes California, so goes the nation. This used to be said as a compliment. Now it’s a cautionary tale, and the country would be wise to heed it. Political commentator Michael Anton explains.
As goes California, so goes the nation. This used to be said as a compliment. Now it’s a cautionary tale, and the country would be wise to heed it. Political commentator Michael Anton explains.
Steve Moore
Where Do You Want to Live: Red State or Blue State? Premiered Oct 7, 2020
Where Do You Want to Live: Red State or Blue State? Premiered Oct 7, 2020
Why We Don't Really Want Inflation!
Why the US doesn't want inflation, explainedJul 30, 2021
Why the US doesn't want inflation, explainedJul 30, 2021
Three Unexpected Ways World War II Still Shapes American Society
Nov 12, 2024
The legacy of WWII is still with us — but probably not in the way you’re thinking. If you’re unhappy when you see the taxes taken out of your paycheck, blame the Second World War. Prior to the conflict, Americans did not have taxes removed directly from their pay. Instead, they were expected to save the money and pay it the following year. But with the government needing money for the war effort, the practice of withholding began in 1943. The war is also the reason most of us get health insurance from our employer. In 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt froze wages in an attempt to prevent inflation. In response, employers began competing for workers by offering health insurance. The IRS made employer-sponsored health insurance tax exempt soon after, which locked the system into place. School lunch programs are also a legacy of the war. In 1946, Congress created permanent funding to make sure kids were getting enough to eat. Part of the inspiration for this was that over 10% of the men drafted to fight in the war had been rejected due to malnutrition.
The legacy of WWII is still with us — but probably not in the way you’re thinking. If you’re unhappy when you see the taxes taken out of your paycheck, blame the Second World War. Prior to the conflict, Americans did not have taxes removed directly from their pay. Instead, they were expected to save the money and pay it the following year. But with the government needing money for the war effort, the practice of withholding began in 1943. The war is also the reason most of us get health insurance from our employer. In 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt froze wages in an attempt to prevent inflation. In response, employers began competing for workers by offering health insurance. The IRS made employer-sponsored health insurance tax exempt soon after, which locked the system into place. School lunch programs are also a legacy of the war. In 1946, Congress created permanent funding to make sure kids were getting enough to eat. Part of the inspiration for this was that over 10% of the men drafted to fight in the war had been rejected due to malnutrition.
Candace Owens in Minnesota, May 2018
The impact of the welfare state on poverty and on the family
The impact of the welfare state on poverty and on the family
Candace Owens speaking at Liberty University's Convocation, September 2018
Being told you are a victim does not help a person but actually harms them.
Being told you are a victim does not help a person but actually harms them.
The Tragedy of the Commons
What does "public" ownership really mean? Does it actually mean that "the people" own it?
What yields a better result: public or private ownership?
What does "public" ownership really mean? Does it actually mean that "the people" own it?
What yields a better result: public or private ownership?
California demonstrates the effects of Socialism & Progressivism in a microcosm.
How do Leftist governments impact people's lives?
How do Leftist governments impact people's lives?
Will migrating Californians bring their Leftist policies with them to Texas and ruin another state?
Californians: "It's too expensive here, we're moving!"
Californians in new state: "You guys are like SO primitive and backwards! Back HOME we had blah blah services and this or that government program and it's SOOOO much better."
Californians in new state during election: They vote for the exact same leftist policies that drove California into the ground to begin with.
Years later, same Californians: "Why is my property tax SO high?! Why do I have to pay SO much more for gas and other basic goods?! This is outrageous, we're moving!"
And thus the cycle continues, destroying state after state while fleeing the devastation THEY created in their wake.
- from Gus Mc
Californians in new state: "You guys are like SO primitive and backwards! Back HOME we had blah blah services and this or that government program and it's SOOOO much better."
Californians in new state during election: They vote for the exact same leftist policies that drove California into the ground to begin with.
Years later, same Californians: "Why is my property tax SO high?! Why do I have to pay SO much more for gas and other basic goods?! This is outrageous, we're moving!"
And thus the cycle continues, destroying state after state while fleeing the devastation THEY created in their wake.
- from Gus Mc
Government Regulations and Licensing
Killing small businesses
Killing small businesses
Some thoughts about Patents, Prizes, and Subsidies in finding new innovative treatments & vaccines for disease!
From our friends at Marginal Revolution University!
The Economics of Ideas: COVID-19 Vaccine? During a pandemic, we need new treatments — and fast. Economists often say, “incentives matter”, and that’s true, even in a pandemic. A vaccine or treatment is, fundamentally, an idea. However, as you’ll see, ideas are a bit tricky to incentivize. Watch the video below to learn about three different ways we can encourage the development of new ideas: patents, prizes, and subsidies.
From our friends at Marginal Revolution University!
The Economics of Ideas: COVID-19 Vaccine? During a pandemic, we need new treatments — and fast. Economists often say, “incentives matter”, and that’s true, even in a pandemic. A vaccine or treatment is, fundamentally, an idea. However, as you’ll see, ideas are a bit tricky to incentivize. Watch the video below to learn about three different ways we can encourage the development of new ideas: patents, prizes, and subsidies.
Free markets vs. government subsidies
Burt Folsom LIVE at the March High School Conference
March 2022
Burt Folsom LIVE at the March High School Conference
March 2022
