New Michigan Law Reveals Big Trouble
A new law requiring communities to report their underfunded retirement plans is revealing some bad news in Michigan.
The report shows that nearly a quarter...
Finally a Long Overdue Volcker Rule Review
The overly complex and opaque Volcker rule is finally getting a review. The Fed and the other agencies tasked with enforcing the Volcker rule...
Companies Top Up Pensions Before Losing Tax Break
After neglecting their pensions for years, companies are racing to use a tax break on debt to shore up their funds before its gone....
A New Hope for Truck and SUV Enthusiasts
Here is some good news for truck and SUV enthusiasts. The Trump administration has reopened a review of vehicle emissions standards requiring auto makers to...
An Economic Report Card on Trump’s First 50 Days
Dan Mitchell, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, who specializes in fiscal policy and taxes has put together a report card on President...
This is What Happens When Companies are Threatened with Tariffs
LG Electronics has announced a new washing machine factory in Tennessee, its first major US. facility. LG isn't the first Asian company to bypass...
The Workers of Boeing in SC Reject Forced Unionization Drive
Give workers a choice whether to join a union or not and let the chips fall as they may. Right to work states make...
Does Big Business Know How to Make Unearned Wealth with Politics?
Cato Institute’s Senior Fellow Dan Mitchell explains that little companies, all things considered, fight against excessive government.
I like small businesses more than big businesses....
Why do Big Banks Love Big Government So Much?
Despite the opportunity to repeal the Dodd-Frank financial laws that have plagued the banking industry since their passage, big banks are reluctant to support...