Tag Archives: competition
On Unions
Unions are a vital part of American capitalism. Conservatives today see them as an enemy, but unions historically have strengthened capitalism by providing a way for workers to participate in the system. In the early days of industrialization, factory owners … Continue reading
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Don’t Blame Sanjay
Once upon a time, Jeremiah was a student in America’s dismal public-school system. There were a few talented young students, and not all of them were singled out for abuse. Academic excellence might be tolerated, as long as the evidence … Continue reading
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Public Option Still a Bad Idea
Senator Max Baucus deserves credit for putting together a half-decent bill on health care reform. Senator Snowe, too, for having the “public option” removed. A Democrat and a Republican, respectively, they showed good bi-partisan cooperation. Unfortunately, there is no such … Continue reading
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Green Tariffs
The prospect of “green tariffs” answers a longstanding complaint about global free trade and, at the same time, promises to level the playing field for American workers. According to The Economist, France and certain American senators want to talk up … Continue reading
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Import Cheap Pharmaceuticals
There is a clever post over at Motley Fool about price controls on prescription drugs. Don’t be misled by the humorous title. America subsidizes pharmaceutical R&D for the rest of the world (not just Canada), because they all have price … Continue reading
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Bad Call On Chinese Tires
President Obama made a poor decision to raise tariffs and lock Chinese tires out of our market. This is not a good time to start a trade dispute with China. The president should certainly protect American jobs, but we have … Continue reading
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Public Option A Bad Idea
Last night, President Obama presented some good ideas on health care reform. The “public option” was not one of them. This entity can be relied upon to suck funds out of the treasury, swell an already-bloated federal bureaucracy, and distort … Continue reading
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