Policy and Government

In the WSJ, Douglas A. Irwin explains how immigration made our economy great.

From Real Clear Markets, Allan Golombek asks if trade deficits are bad, why do rich countries have them?

From Smithsonian Mag, Lorraine Boissoneault debunks the legend of ‘Tulipmania’.

On Real Clear Markets, John Tamny argues federal flood insurance did not magnify the recent hurricanes.

Monetary

Investor’s Business Daily writes the Fed’s unwinding should spur Congress to act.

The Washington Post covers The Great Unwinding.

Tax

On Fox Business, Arthur Laffer says a 15 percent corporate tax would pay for itself many times over.

The Washington Post reports tax cuts are moving forward.

In the WSJ, Thom Tillis writes tax reform transformed North Carolina, Congress should take notice.

Spending

In the Roanoke Times, Jon Decker says Senator Kaine lied about his Obamacare bailout.

Regulatory

Larry Kudlow discusses the GOP’s efforts to repeal Obamacare.