Policy and Government

At Forbes.com, Brian Domitrovic explains how Obama’s economic policies decimated the working class.

On OZY, Grover Norquist says the GOP is still strengthened by its opposition to tax increases, Obamacare, and heavy-handed regulations.

From Forbes.com, Ralph Benko says it’s still the economy, stupid.

At CS Monitor, Eric Toder warns Trump advisor Peter Navarro is turning economic theory on its head.

The New Yorker‘s James Surowiecki disapprovingly sniffs at what he calls “Trump’s embrace of supply-siderism.”

The Washington Post’s Wonkblog says prosperity is a Bad Thing.

Monetary

At Forbes.com, John Tamny encourages treasury officials to spend more time at Safeway and CVS.

From the Hoover Institution, Allan Meltzer calls on Congress to mend the Fed.

At Forbes.com, Tim Worstall says Mark Carney is right; the Bank of England is independent.

From Forbes.com, Ralph Benko urges Trump and Clinton to learn the lesson that Jimmy Carter didn’t.