Policy and Government

At Triblive, Michael Saltsman explains how raising the minimum wage has led to a jobs crisis.

Dan Mitchell says government = insider favoritism.

At AEI, Mark Perry writes a laptop computer today is 96% cheaper than a 1994 desktop and 1,000x better.

Monetary

At Forbes.com, Jerry Bowyer asks if Bitcoin can “Uber” the Fed.

At Economics21, Diana Furchtgott-Roth praises John Tamny’s new book “Who Needs the Fed?”

From CNBC, Jon Marino believes the Fed may be ready to hike interest rates.

Regulatory

Donald Trump unveils his energy plan.

On Real Clear Markets, John Tamny tells regulators they will never curb banker pay.