Policy and Government

Director Kudlow: Economic growth could top 4 percent for a quarter or two.

Jon Decker slams Justin Trudeau’s protectionist hypocrisy.

In the Daily Wire, Gary Goldman says “The End of Work” shows us how to convert dreams into income.

South China Morning Post says trade wars cause real wars.

Smithsonian.org reveals the Secret Origin of American restrictionist immigration policy.

Maya Kosoff, at Vanity Fair, declares that Jeff Bezos is too rich.

John Lanchester at The New Yorker ponders on whether the gap between economics and the humanities can be bridged.

Monetary

At Forbes.com, Norbert Michel presents 4 questions for Fed Chairman Powell.

Tax

CPAs bash New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s budget.

Spending

At Investor’s Business Daily, Doug Bandow slams corporate welfare.