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’08 election lesson: Live free or die off
Submitted by Lawrence J. McQuillan, Ph.D, Michael T. Mahoney, Eric Daniels on 12.31.2008
In the 2008 election, key swing states included Colorado, Nevada, and Virginia, all growing rapidly and on track for even more political clout after the 2010 census.
Why many Michiganians stay as others flee
Submitted by Frank Beckmann on 12.26.2008
Perhaps you can find a time in your life when conditions have been more difficult in Michigan, but I have been unable to do so.
Choices hint at move to middle
Submitted by Jason Clemens on 12.20.2008
Many conservative pundits have predicted a radical shift in U.S. economic policy and serious, prolonged economic stagnation under the incoming Obama administration. In many ways their analysis is correct, but things could turn out quite differently if President Obama pulls a Clinton - meaning he shifts quickly to pragmatic, workable policies.
Tort reform can help states’ fiscal crises
Submitted by Lawrence J. McQuillan, Ph.D, John R. Graham on 12.20.2008
The Wall Street meltdown, with the Dow hovering near its lowest level in years, has obscured a troubling reality. Economic growth in the northeast region has been stunted for a long time, for a simple reason.
Growth is the only solution to state's crisis
Submitted by Margaret A. Bengs on 12.17.2008
Most of the proposed solutions for California's budget problems – spending cuts, tax increases, infrastructure spending – attempt to patch a Band-Aid on a festering wound but do not address the underlying causes of the infection – an economy weakened by improper nutrition and the wrong medications.
Inadequate labeling or human error?
Submitted by Lawrence J. McQuillan, Ph.D on 12.17.2008
It's hard to see how "inadequate labeling," not human error, resulted in the amputation of Diana Levine's arm, as Thomas O. McGarity claims.
Hayek Tells Bill Buckley That Even Keynes Was Afraid of the Keynesians
Submitted on 12.16.2008
Last month Bob Roddis caused a stir when he made available the audio recording of Hayek's 1975 "Meet the Press" appearance. Well Roddis has done it again. He has provided me with this recording (mp3) of Hayek on Bill Buckley's Firing Line.
Tort reform can stop defensive medicine
Submitted by Lawrence J. McQuillan, Ph.D on 12.15.2008
David W. Oliker was absolutely right to identify tort reform as key to combating skyrocketing health care costs (Nov. 30 essay, "Quality, affordability, accessibility are all key"). Defensive medicine adds significantly to America's health care bill.
Does labor need Employee Free Choice Act?
Submitted by Jason Clemens on 12.13.2008
AS THE election dust settles, attention turns to President-elect Obama's governing agenda. If he prioritizes the labor-law changes he favored as a senator and candidate, he will inflict serious, lasting costs on American workers and the economy.
The South can boost prosperity
Submitted by Lawrence J. McQuillan, Ph.D, Michael T. Mahoney, Eric Daniels on 12.12.2008
The South may abound in sunshine, but when it comes to economic freedom, the region is mixed, according to the 2008 U.S. Economic Freedom Index from the Pacific Research Institute. The Index measures how friendly or unfriendly each state's government policies are toward free enterprise and consumer choice.
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