Capitolism

Every Wednesday, Scott Lincicome deciphers and explains how otherwise incomprehensible economic policies affect everyday Americans.

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The Antitrust Hawks Come for Your Beer

(Never mind the facts.)

This ‘Libertarian Moment’ Could Be More Lasting

A funny thing happened on our way to democratic socialism.

Moving Fast and Breaking Things

Congress tries to rush through the America COMPETES Act of 2022.

In 2021, Biden Didn’t Meet Free Traders’ Already-Low Expectations

In a few ways, he was marginally better than Trump. In others, he’s actually been worse.

The Tellingingly Absurd Attack on American Grocery Stores

Dear Capitolisters, As you’ve probably seen, the Biden administration and various Democratic politicians have pivoted ...

President Biden Didn’t Save Christmas. We Did.

Thousands of U.S. companies and millions of American consumers adapted in all sorts of ways.

Capitolism’s Year In Review

Labor shortages, supply chain issues, and a rant against daylight saving time.

2021 (Unfortunately) Comes Full Circle—And Radicalizes Me in the Process

A system with (far) less government involvement would have produced better results.

Kellogg’s, Christmas Cookies, and America’s Idiotic Sugar Policy

There are significant economic, political, health, and environmental costs.

Ignoring Reality on China, Engagement, and the WTO

The idea that admission to the WTO fueled China’s rise and the now-famous “China Shock” is a pretty useless narrative.

Giving Thanks

Americans of all income levels are much wealthier today than we were only a few decades ago.

Inflation Risks and Their Lessons

Inflation may be transitory, but it can teach us a lot about U.S. economic policy.

American Sclerosis

A mix of federal, state, and local regulatory policies are behind our supply-chain woes.

#EndDST

Changing the clocks is anti-health, anti-science, and anti-family.

What if the Labor Shortage Isn’t Transitory?

Signs point to the current labor shortages persisting well into next year—if not longer.