Expanding state
A trend toward increased government influence in economies and personal life is curbing growth, and freedom, in many Western countries. The outsized role of government results in misplaced incentives, overregulation – which restrains markets and competition – and irresponsible budgetary policies. It leads to planned economies and principalist, authoritarian, centralist and also socialist policies. As history shows, such governments inevitably fail in the end.
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Examining Latin America’s ‘puzzle’ of low growth
Why do Latin American countries remain mired in sluggish economic growth? Economists have addressed the question with reams of analysis, but the answer is simple: low productivity. That in turn, has been caused by government involvement in the economy that has stifled competition and innovation. The real puzzle is what it will take for the region to change course.
GIS Essay: What a swell party this is
Britain’s political parties have been fading in the 21st century in terms of membership, popular support and relevance to citizens. To many, traditional parties seem more a part of the problem than the solution. Can parties be salvaged? Do we still need them? David Alton, a member of the House ...
Restarting economies: Benefits of the bottom-up approach
Restarting an economy is much more difficult and complicated than shutting one down. So far, countries that have used a bottom-up approach, where businesses are allowed to decide for themselves how to meet health requirements, are faring better than those trying to micromanage the reopening from the top down. The ...
The U.S. mulls more Covid-19 bailouts for states
As parts of the U.S. government wrangle over another round of Covid-19 relief, one of the thorniest issues is whether to offer more aid to states and local governments. What has become clear, however, is that the funds already doled out should have easily covered the shortfalls in tax revenue ...
The Fed and ECB: Average inflation targeting for two
Central banks have long maintained that price stability means 2 percent inflation. Now we hear from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank that it actually means “average” 2 percent inflation. This seemingly small change in the banks’ mission aims to contain and sustain public debt, not inflation.
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Middle East politics
The region, one of the cradles of civilization, is going through a turbulent period of historic realignment. Its powers are vying for political, military, economic and religious dominance with local players and outside actors. Armed conflicts, mainly civil wars, are ...
Russia resurgent
Russia’s incursion in Ukraine raised alarm about a new Cold War, deepened with the intervention in Syria and allegations of meddling in U.S. elections. But the Kremlin’s new assertiveness is largely defensive, while Ukraine’s emergence as a nation-state undermines Moscow’s ...
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