Capitolism
Every Wednesday, Scott Lincicome deciphers and explains how otherwise incomprehensible economic policies affect everyday Americans.
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Assessing Joe Biden’s Tax Plan
Dear Capitolicos, With only a week to go before the 2024 campaign season begins, today’s ...
Fine, Let’s Talk About Section 230
Everything you need to know about the much-maligned (and much-misunderstood) internet law.
Grading Trump’s Economic Policies
Scoring the president on taxes, regulation, trade, jobs, and more.
The Annoying Persistence of the Income Stagnation Myth
The middle class is 'disappearing' into higher income brackets.
It’s Time We Had a Talk About Tariffs
How have the president's protectionist measures performed the last two-plus years?
Documenting the Domination of Libertarian Economics
Have disciples of Milton Friedman been running Washington since the 1970s?
The CDC Eviction Moratorium: An Epic Case Study in Very Bad Policy
Good intentions will create very few winners and many, many losers.
Capitolism: A Journey Through the Wild World of Washington Wonkery
With your tour guide, Scott Lincicome.
