Capitolism
Every Wednesday, Scott Lincicome deciphers and explains how otherwise incomprehensible economic policies affect everyday Americans.
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It’s Time to Start Being Optimistic
Vaccinations are up, cases are down, and the economy is primed to boom.
We’re Paying $1.9 Trillion for What?
Biden's stimulus package goes far beyond helping the millions who are in real need.
Let’s Talk About a $15 Minimum Wage
As Thomas Sowell has said, 'There are no solutions, there are only tradeoffs.'
Busting the ‘Deindustrialization’ Myth
Manufacturing job loss is tied to economic development and reflects trends largely disconnected from policy.
Would Markets Have Handled the Vaccine Rollout Better Than Government?
What Operation Warp Speed got right—and wrong.
Populist Indulgence Thwarts Serious Governing
There’s a price to be paid for lying to large swaths of people so as not to disrupt their feelings.
A Reality Check on Walmart, Amazon, and E-Commerce
Going after big retailers won't end 'slave labor' or help small businesses in the ways that populists claim.
Examining America’s Farm Subsidy Problem
Subsidies strain the budget, go mostly to wealthy farmers, harm poor countries, and create trade conflicts.
The COVID Vaccines Are a Triumph of Globalization
From research and development to distribution, the vaccines show the importance of the free movement of goods, services—and ideas—across national borders.
A COVID-19 Silver Lining That Could Be Even Shinier
Entrepreneurship is up during the pandemic. So let's talk about occupational licensing reform.
Trump’s Election Gambit Isn’t Just About Politics
And there are economic costs to undermining trust in one another and in institutions.
Is ‘Trumpism Without Trump’ the GOP’s Future?
There is little data to suggest that Republicans have widely embraced economic nationalism.
Two Cheers for Political Gridlock
It makes for better governance, and the economy tends to perform better.
