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Gerald P. O'Driscoll Jr. on financial markets in The Wall Street Journal.
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"The Pre-Public Choice View"
by David Boaz
"A Perfect Introduction to Congress"
by David Boaz
"New Video Punctures Anti-Tax Haven Myths"
by Daniel J. Mitchell
The Case against Government Intervention in Energy Markets
The vast majority of both Republican and Democratic politicians are pushing for increased governmental intervention in energy markets. In "The Case against Government Intervention in Energy Markets," author Richard L. Gordon argues that the prevailing policy proposals are premised on a misunderstanding of energy economics and market realities. Intervention, says Gordon, would only serve to repeat and extend previous errors.
- "The Case against Government Intervention in Energy Markets," by Richard L. Gordon
The Bailouts Keep Coming
The Federal Reserve and Treasury Department this past week announced a pair of new programs that will provide roughly $800 billion to increase the availability of consumer and mortgage lending. Lawmakers have also indicated recently that Congress would return in December to consider providing a $25 billion bridge loan to troubled U.S. automakers if the companies could show a "viable" recovery plan. Cato scholars have long been critical of government intervention in the financial markets (and the auto industry).
- The Bailout: Expensive, Yet Unconstitutional, featuring Robert A. Levy, 11/25/2008 (MP3
) - "Don't Bail Out the Big Three," by Daniel J. Ikenson
- "Say No to the Auto Bailout," by Daniel J. Mitchell
- Additional Cato research on bailouts and the financial crisis
Shaping the New Administration's Counterterrorism Strategy
With a new administration in the White House, January 2009 will be the starting point for a new approach to U.S. counterterrorism efforts. Cato's upcoming conference, "Shaping the New Administration's Counterterrorism Strategy," will present solid, immensely practical analyses of strategic counterterrorism policies based on the lessons and experiences of the past eight years and earlier, and on what proven strategies will yield the most beneficial results for the United States.
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Gun Control on Trial
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Global Tax Revolution
In the increasingly integrated global economy, nations are waging a battle between governments to attract investment and skilled workers by overhauling their tax codes to create a more attractive business environment. The authors challenge the U.S. government to lead the tax competition battle in the international marketplace.
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