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Not 2008, But Still Dangerous: Private Credit’s Squeeze
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Taxing Wealth: What Could Go Wrong?
The Economist Next DoorIn this episode of The Economist Next Door, host Paul Mueller is joined by AIER research fellows Thomas Savidge and Julia Cartwright to examine the push for wealth taxes in the United States and around the world. […] -
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Ending the Era of Energy Favoritism: <em>How Technology-Neutral Policy Can Unlock the US Power Grid</em>
AIER PapersThe US energy system should shift from a hodgepodge of politically favored technologies toward a market-driven portfolio that is cleaner, more reliable, and increasingly affordable.
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The Daily EconomyWhen failure carries no penalty, dysfunction becomes self-perpetuating. Bureaucratic incentives turn your frustrations into TSA’s leverage. -
The Daily EconomyState and federal lawmakers are considering rules that mirror Europe’s flawed approach, threatening innovation, consumer choice, and America’s tech leadership.
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The Daily EconomyPaul Ehrlich’s dire predictions never came to pass, but they did plenty of damage. Fortunately, even his intellectual allies have abandoned his core premise of humans as planetary parasites.
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The Daily EconomySince SCOTUS made union membership optional, thousands of teachers have opted out. Will unions be forced to focus on education instead of politics?
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The Daily EconomyInflation is well above two percent, but rate paths haven’t moved. The disconnect suggests a shift in how much inflation the Fed is willing to tolerate.
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The Daily EconomyConsumer-level price pressures have eased, but upstream costs are building. Rising producer prices and higher input costs — particularly in metals and energy — suggest continued pipeline pressures.
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Exploring the full range of conservative thought through conversations and debate.
There has never been conformity or unanimity among conservatives. Conservatism contains many different factions and varieties of thought. The Philadelphia Society has always been dedicated to fostering conversation. This volume is published in that spirit.
