Another Top Republican Abandons The Sinking Ship Of Trump’s GOP
Greg Mankiw, an economist who served as a top adviser to Mitt Romney and George W. Bush, is officially no longer a Republican
More on Moore
John Fund thinks I am afraid of Stephen Moore (and that I am an economist). He is wrong on both counts.
Rick Perry Looking For The Elusive Second Act In American Politics
Rick Perry is sounding for all the world like a candidate for President, and says he’s a different candidate this time, but initial perceptions are hard to overcome.
Legitimate Reasons To Question September’s BLS Household Survey
While the conspiracy theory is nuts, there are legitimate reasons to be skeptical of some elements of September’s Jobs Report.
Harvard Graduate Romney Says Obama Spent ‘Too Much Time At Harvard’
Mitt Romney, who has law and business degrees from Harvard, is criticizing President Obama for having a law degree from Harvard.
It’s Mitt Romney’s Nomination to Lose
Mitt Romney is once again the clear frontrunner for the Republican nomination.
Tyler Cowen’s Productive Mind
A profile of George Mason economist and blogger Tyler Cowen offers this amusing description: “Cowen, 49, has round features, a hesitant posture, and an unconcerned haircut.”
Rand Paul’s Pointless Gimmick: The Gas Tax Holiday
Rand Paul has borrowed a bad idea from the 2008 Presidential campaign.
Barney Frank Revises History
Greg Mankiw notes a curious revisionism in Barney Frank’s pronouncements on Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac.
More on Taxes and Incentives
More on Greg Mankiw’s thought experiment on taxes and incentives to work.
Taxes and Incentives
Greg Mankiw argues that, the more of his money the government takes, the less incentive he has to earn more. That’s debatable.
Did the Stimulus Work?
Nobody can really say whether the stimulus worked — or even define “worked” — but that doesn’t stop them from issuing pronouncements.
