The Great Trade Wall of China
Foreign companies continue to struggle with protectionist measures in China.
Socialism
Should the Rich Pay More in Taxes?
The president says that the wealthy can afford to pay “a little more” but they already pay most taxes.
Why So Many People Hate the Rich
Why are businessmen and capitalism so often vilified? Fifty years ago, Ludwig von Mises had the answer already.
Is America Becoming a Welfare State?
Entitlement spending has grown to account for 35 percent of wages and the rate isn’t likely to come down.
If Only American Media Were More Like Canada’s
The Huffington Post rejoices. “Fox News will not be moving into Canada” because the country won’t allow lying on television.
The President’s Own Dumb Rules
President Obama has promised to get rid of rules that are “just plain dumb” yet he’s added plenty of those.
Britain’s National Health Service “Inhumane”
Britain’s health system fails to meet “the most basic standards of care.”
What Democrats Like Government to Do
According to Howard Dean, “what governments do, is redistribute income.” Is that what government should do though?
Class Politics According to The Huffington Post
The newspaper favors taking money from the rich in order boost growth in order to take more money from them.
Obama: Companies Responsible for Raising Living Standards
The president urges businesses to “share” their profits and bonuses with workers.
Brazil May Entitle Citizens to “Happiness”
Legislators in Brazil are considering to add the “pursuit of happiness” as a right to their country’s constitution.
Government Workers of the World Unite!
While union density in the private sector is declining, government workers are increasingly unionized across the developed world.
Did Government End Child Labor?
Capitalism, not legislative intervention, ended child labor in England.
Putting America to Work Hasn’t Worked
In spite of billions of dollars in stimulus spending, American infrastructure hasn’t much improved while unemployment in construction remains high.
Unions March Against Austerity in Europe
With conservatives in power in most of Europe, the left is rallying to protest spending cuts and pension reform.