Policy and Government

At FT, Sam Fleming is worried that “start-up nation” is declining.

Dan Mitchell debunks the case for bigger government.

Monetary

At Bloomberg, Mark Gilbert explains how the Fed is losing control of monetary conditions.

From Real Clear Markets, Jeffrey Snider says the Fed is managing the economy with determined ignorance.

Tax

From ATR, Brady Wilson says the IRS has a message for Olympic athletes: Pay Up!

At ATR, John Kartch reports Hillary Clinton is moving away from her middle class tax pledge.

From Newsmax, Larry Kudlow says Donald Trump’s tax plan will benefit middle-income Americans the most.

Spending

Dan Mitchell says the government is responsible for the student loan bubble.