Category: Analysis

Can Tax Cuts Save Europe? Part 1

Conservatives love citing the Laffer Curve to justify tax cuts, but before they rush to use it, they’d be wise to first understand its flaws and limitations.

America Borrows Another $2.3 Trillion

There are many reasons for the current U.S. debt, one being that Congress has reduced its constitutional budget duty to a legislative bargaining tool.

Spain Finances Its Geopolitical Irrelevancy

Spain Finances Its Geopolitical Irrelevancy

Morocco’s economic growth appears to be part of an implicit international agreement, with the Spanish government actively approving—despite it going against Spanish interests.

French Elections: Is “Civil War” Looming?

French Elections: Is “Civil War” Looming?

Emmanuel Macron is betting on panic and fear of the extremes in hope of hanging on to power.

June 26, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Why Do Libertarians Hate the Federal Reserve?

Euros & Dollars: Why Do Libertarians Hate the Federal Reserve?

The Mises Institute has gone on an all-out attack against the Federal Reserve. Why don’t they focus on the real problem in our economy?

June 26, 2024
Euros & Dollars: The Cash-Free Economy Won’t Last

Euros & Dollars: The Cash-Free Economy Won’t Last

After 20 years of trying to curb crime by getting rid of cash, the Swedes are beginning to realize that every economy needs cash—and that criminals are good at adjusting to circumstances.

June 25, 2024
Euros & Dollars: EU’s Weird Choice of Fiscal Villains

Euros & Dollars: EU’s Weird Choice of Fiscal Villains

How did the EU Commission choose what states to target? There is no real reason for Hungary and Malta to be on the same list as France, and for Greece to not be on the list.

June 21, 2024
Pakistan’s Terrorists Target Indian Kashmir

Pakistan’s Terrorists Target Indian Kashmir

The Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir is no stranger to Islamist terrorism.

June 21, 2024
Euros & Dollars: U.S. Debt Market in Calm Before Storm

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Debt Market in Calm Before Storm

With recent declines in interest rates on U.S. debt, the market is ready for a Trump presidency and a new tax reform.

June 20, 2024
The Western Porn Industry Is Poisoning the Planet

The Western Porn Industry Is Poisoning the Planet

Ubiquitous porn use has transformed sex, dating, and marriage across the world.

June 19, 2024
Euros & Dollars: EU Points Fiscal Finger at France

Euros & Dollars: EU Points Fiscal Finger at France

The EU Commission wants to punish France for fiscal recklessness. But the EU is full of budget violators, so why France—and why now?

June 19, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Trump Wants To End the Income Tax

Euros & Dollars: Trump Wants To End the Income Tax

With a record of radical tax reform, Trump could indeed end the income tax. But the road to such a reform is filled with bumps. Here are three of them.

June 18, 2024
Polish Politicians Demand Action Amid Rising Illegal Migration Crisis

Polish Politicians Demand Action Amid Rising Illegal Migration Crisis

Conservative politicians are highlighting security concerns at both the Belarussian and German borders.

France: How the System Defends Itself

France: How the System Defends Itself

Politicians, celebrities, and the media are pulling out all the stops to prevent an RN victory.

June 18, 2024