Principles of Reform
Economic Forecasts Are Fiction
If governments cannot predict our economic future, they will be hard-pressed to successfully manipulate it.
Howard Schultz, the Fiscal Barista
Former Starbucks head Howard Schultz announced that he may run for president as a fiscally responsible independent.
Deregulation and Profits
Deregulation and profits are unpopular ideas in some quarters these days.
Government Crowd Out in Transportation
The existence of government infrastructure deters or “crowds out” private investment.
Poole’s New Book on Highways
The Reason Foundation’s Bob Poole has published a new book, Rethinking America’s Highways: A 21st Century Vision for Better Infrastructure.
Trump Administration Efforts to Reform and Cut the Government
Recent Senate testimony on the Trump administration’s plans to reform federal spending.
Minimum Wage Damage in Seattle
Last week, Thomas Firey blogged here on how proponents of higher minimum wages tend to be selective when reviewing the academic literature.
How Paid Family Leave Hurts Women
The White House released its full budget last week, and one of President Donald Trump’s campaign promises materialized along with it: paid family leave.
Taxpayers Right-to-Know Act
Cato’s forum on Capitol Hill yesterday featured Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma. The senator mainly talked about his Federal Fumbles report, but he also mentioned his proposed “Taxpayers Right-to-Know Act.”
Fixing the Federal Budget Process
On Friday, the Heritage Foundation held a conference entitled “Budget Process Reforms in the Next Congress.” Paul Winfree organized the event and provided opening remarks.