Economists, the Trump Tariffs, and Alternatives
One should not jump from the condemnation of Trump’s tariffs by economists (and others) to an acceptance of free trade as a key to economic progress.
Issue 243
5 articles
Dear Dr. Dollar:
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, has a website that purports to present evidence that the wealthiest group of Americans historically pay more taxes than middle- or low-income folks. Their sources include the U.S. Treasury Department, the Office of Budget and Management, and the Ce
When Is a Labor Law Violation Not a Labor Law Violation?
In Hoffman Plastics, the Supreme Court struck a blow against the rights of undocumented workers. Immigrant rights advocates are fighting back.
Building Cooperative Businesses
For immigrant women in Boston, worker cooperatives provide an alternative to welfare.
Reforming Welfare Reform
Catrina Weber never made enough at her fast-food jobs to be able to pay her rent and still have enough
Slamming Shut Open Access
Internet users are ready to switch to high-speed broadband. But they may be getting a lot less than they bargained for as regulatory changes create new Internet service monopolies.