America’s $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, Explained
Where the money would go and why.
Infrastructure
Great British Railways: Neither Public Nor Private Enough
The better options would be complete nationalization or full privatization.
Germany Invests in Rail, But Is It Enough?
The hope is to shift Germans toward less carbon-intensive forms of travel.
Renationalizing British Utilities and Rail Would Be a Mistake
Yes, prices are up, but privatization was worth it.
Macron’s Liberalization Has Made Travel More Affordable in France
Allowing buses to compete with railways on long-distance routes has lowered prices.
Train Attack No Reason to Return European Border Controls
Closing Europe’s borders would be an emotional overreaction to the foiled terror attack on the Thalys train.
East Coast Rail’s Problematic Return to Market
All major rail routes from London to Scotland are now operated by the same companies.
India to Rationalize Taxes, Boost Infrastructure Spending
Narendra Modi seeks to make good on his campaign promises to liberalize the economy and boost growth.
Rising British Rail Fares Boost Support for Renationalization
Rising fares and rail ownership by foreign companies fuel support for renationalization.
Obama Proposes “Grand Bargain” on Tax Reform, Infrastructure
The president offers to reduce corporate taxes if opposition Republicans agree to raise infrastructure spending.
Putin Promises Infrastructure Spending, Investors Skeptical
Russian economic policy seems increasingly statist under Vladimir Putin’s third term.
High-Speed Rail Not Coming to Britain Fast Enough
The United Kingdom should consider a more comprehensive high-speed rail network.