Does the United States Have a Progressive Future?
…known since the 1960s that people tend to be liberal in their policy views (see Free and Cantril). Even many self-identified conservatives and Republicans are liberal on economic issues, social…
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This is US. We have done all of this.
…Costa Rica (Figueres; reform liberal): failure (Covert operation) 1953 – Philippines (center-left): success (Subverted election) 1954 – Guatemala (Arbenz; liberal nationalist): success (Overt force) 1955 – Costa Rica (Figueres; reform…
Liberal Economists: Don’t Bring a Knife to a Gunfight
…sure that liberal economists have not pursued that promising hypothesis with even a scintilla of the spectacular energy that conservatives have devoted to trickle-down, inequality-drives-growth arguments. Should liberal economists be…
The Impending Doom, Gloom, and Fiery Crash of Independent Meat Processors
…sold at major retailers today, such as legendary Half of Fame MLB pitcher Nolan Ryan’s private label beef that is carried exclusively at Kroger stores, or at his private label…
“A liberal is someone who doesn’t know how to take his own side in an argument.”
…decades, more taxes/government spending do not result in slower growth. This the strongest, most powerful argument liberals/progressives/Democrats can make. It’s the kind of (admittedly shallow but) compelling story that conservatives/Republicans…
Liberal economists are open to persuasion. What about conservatives?
by Eric Kramer Liberal economists are open to persuasion. What about conservatives? There are many examples within the economics profession of cases where liberals have been persuaded by conservative arguments…
Are You a Liberal or a Conservative? Are You Sure?
…and the author is America Is Not Broke! Are You a Liberal or a Conservative? Are You Sure? Quick, without looking at the answers – or at what your favorite…
Democratic Policy Without Ideology is just Random Activity
…And while you read it, think about inclusion vs exclusion: What do our opponents mean when they apply to us the label “Liberal?” If by “Liberal” they mean, as they…
Health Care Thoughts: Counterproductive Regulations?
…physicians what they already k new, Depakote was a very valuable medication for “off-label” (unapproved uses). In the irony department, prescribing and administering Depakote for off-label uses is legal, and…
Energy Star Efficiency Program
…information about products’ energy use. Label is voluntary, and Congress ordered it The Energy Star label is voluntary for products that meet certain efficiency levels, and differs from Department of…