Macron Should Go Ahead with Pension Reforms
It’s the right thing to do.
Entitlement
French Unions Put Their Own Interests Ahead of Workers’
Trade unions are hurting workers in a bid to protect their privileges.
Macron’s Pension Reforms Are Eminently Reasonable
The current system is a mess. Changes would be phased in over twenty years.
Greece Rejects Creditors’ Call for Pension Cuts
Alexis Tsipras proposes to raise pension contributions rather than cut benefits.
Projections Underscore Need for Entitlement Reform
The long-term budget outlook is grim unless changes are made to America’s biggest spending programs.
Unfunded State Benefits: America’s Next Fiscal Crisis
Many cities and states won’t be able to make good on the promises they’ve made to their workers.
Between the Crazy, Serious Ideas in Republican Debate
CNBC’s debate was the worst. But it also showed Republicans are serious about solving big problems.
Democrats Resist Weakening Decades-Old Social Model
The era of jobs for life with ever-rising wages and benefits is over. Democrats need to adjust their policies.
French Farmers’ Protests Divide Europe
The Dutch and Germans complain about French policy while Belgian farmers join the protests.
France’s Hollande Unlikely to Risk More Reforms Until 2017
The French president must avoid splitting his party with liberal economic reforms as he seeks reelection.
Time to Let Greece Go: It Doesn’t Belong in the Euro
Greece is culturally and economically too backward to share a currency with the rest of Europe.
Threat of Snap Elections Shows Greek Leaders Delusional
Greece can’t expect to go back on its word but continue to get financial help from the rest of Europe.
Brazil’s Chickens Come Home to Roost
Years of living large and putting off economic reforms are finally catching up with Brazil.
Greece Wants New Loan Without Conditions
Greece’s new government wants another loan from Europe but dump the bailout.
British Health Service Politically Sensitive for Conservatives
Conservatives recognize the system has to change but can’t take on public opinion.
