Downsizing Blog
Tax Migration New York to Florida
Yesterday, I looked at migration from high-tax to low-tax states. Today, the Wall Street Journal focuses on wealthy tax exiles from the Northeast in Florida.
Migration to Low‐Tax States Continues
The Census Bureau has released estimates of state population changes between July 2018 and July 2019.
Crescent Dunes: Another Green Flop
The Department of Energy called the vast and expensive solar project a “success story” and “milestone for the country’s energy future.”
Are Tech Companies Too Big?
Politicians and pundits are claiming that technology companies such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are damaging monopolies.
How to Improve Thanksgiving Air Travel
Millions of Americans will deal with the hassles of air travel this week as they join their families for Thanksgiving.
HUBZones: Republican Central Planning
One of the more ill-advised federal activities is trying to micromanage local economies with tax and spending programs.
Deval Patrick: Tax and Spending Record as Governor
Deval Patrick announced that he is entering the 2020 race for the White House.
Jones Act and National Security
The Jones Act has been a blight upon the United States for nearly 100 years. That the law survives despite its well-documented costs can in large part be ascribed to frequently-made claims it is vital to U.S. national security.
Such claims should be greeted with a skeptical eye.
Rich Earn Wealth Slashing Prices for Poor
The Albrecht family of Germany is one of the richest in the world. They earned their wealth from innovations in price-slashing for European grocery shoppers.
Is Amtrak Guilty of Securities Fraud?
A press release issued by Amtrak last week would, if it were published by publicly traded firm, be a violation of securities laws and regulations