Common Sense Economics

May 12, 2021 – Jon Miltimore …… The recent fuel disruptions show the danger in the government’s long war on oil pipelines. Continue reading →

November 17, 2020 – Hannah Cox …… Even before COVID-19 hit and the government pummeled the economy with its lockdowns, New York was losing people. Continue reading →

October 13, 2020 – Lawrence W. Reed …… Here are six observations derived from both the history and economics of taxes. Continue reading →

October 12, 2020 – Jon Miltimore …… No Evil Foods, a “revolutionary” food company that champions progressive values, finds itself in a bitter labor dispute. Continue reading →

August 9, 2020 – Lee Friday …… Just as government policies were responsible for mass starvation on the eve of the Industrial Revolution, so they are today. The government is not the wellspring of safety. Continue reading →

July 26, 2020 – Erin Wilcox …… Fortunately for everyone, distilleries didn’t let the FDA’s red tape stop them from meeting the public’s need for hand sanitizer. Continue reading →

June 29, 2020 – Lawrence W. Reed …… A new book explores how property rights and free markets are good for the environment. Continue reading →

June 7, 2020 – Jon Miltimore, Dan Sanchez …… The backbone of the economy has suffered mounting injuries plus insults. Continue reading →

May 28, 2020 – Ryan McMaken …… The 1958 pandemic killed twice as many people as COVID-19 has so far. Yet, the economy in 2020 has collapsed far worse than either in 1958 or the far worse pandemic of 1918. Continue reading →

May 7, 2020 – Jon Miltimore …… All too often, what is deemed “essential” is simply what’s convenient to state leaders making the decisions. Continue reading →