In Truth, Our Trade Deficits Benefit Americans – OpEd
While the Trump administration’s economic policies are aimed at least partly toward eliminating the nation’s balance of payments deficits, Americans
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Author: Randall G. Holcombe
Randall G. Holcombe is Research Fellow at The Independent Institute, DeVoe Moore Professor of Economics at Florida State University, past President of the Public Choice Society, and past President of the Society for the Development of Austrian Economics. He received his Ph.D. in economics from Virginia Tech, and has taught at Texas A&M University and Auburn University. Dr. Holcombe is also Senior Fellow at the James Madison Institute and was a member of the Florida Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors.
Website: http://www.independent.org/
Articles by Randall G. Holcombe :
Term Limits And Rule Of Law – OpEd
Rule of law means that there is an objective set of laws that applies to everyone. Nobody is above the
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President Trump’s Ukraine Policy: The Art Of The Deal – OpEd
When President Trump was running for election in 2024, he said he’d end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking
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Monetary Policy: Donald Trump Versus Jerome Powell? – OpEd
President-elect Trump has, in the past, been at odds with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on monetary policy. Trump will likely favor lower interest
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VP Harris’ Proposal Will Increase Housing Prices – OpEd
Presidential candidate and VP Harris has proposed giving first-time home buyers up to $25,000 to go toward their down payments, plus another $10,000 tax
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What Biden’s Decision Shows About Democratic Government – OpEd
A romantic view of democracy depicts democratic governments as accountable to their citizens and acting in their citizens’ interests. An alternative view
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Tough Times For The Voices Of Freedom In Georgia – OpEd
The voices of freedom in the Republic of Georgia (the former Soviet republic, not the home of the Bulldogs) will
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Forecasting Interest Rates – OpEd
Last week, I explained why the Federal Reserve (Fed) is unlikely to meet its 2% inflation target in 2024, and I
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The Fed Will Not Meet Its Inflation Target In 2024 – OpEd
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the year-over-year inflation rate in April 2024 was 3.4%, which has caused some to be
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TSA Failure – OpEd
I’ll admit up front that one reason I’m writing this is that I am a disgruntled TSA customer. My tax
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