Policy and Government

Business Insider gives us perspective on Russia’s economy compared to the U.S.

Monetary

Steve Hanke and Charles Bushnell write Venezuela is officially in hyperinflation territory.

In the WSJ, Takashi Nakamichi reports BOJ considers tightening.

Tax

At ATR, Alexandra Hendrie explains why repealing Obamacare is a massive middle class tax cut.

Spending

In the WSJ, James Bovard reports 50 of the “Forbes 400 Wealthiest Americans” receive farm subsidies.

Dan Mitchell makes the case against big government.

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