Michael Peterson
Shooting the American Dream in the Foot?
An expanding, interventionist state is crushing the atmosphere of opportunity that once allowed the middle class to build itself up.
What I Saw in Milei’s Argentina
Argentina’s vast potential is shackled by its Perónist past. The path to a thriving market economy demands relentless action across society, from the grassroots level to the Casa Rosada.
What DOGE Can Learn from Reagan and Clinton
Previous attempts to reduce waste and improve government efficiency provide instructive warnings.
Javier Milei’s ‘Shock Therapy’ Is Working
Argentina's budget cuts have generated eye-popping results: lower inflation, higher wages, and the nation's first budget surplus in 12 years.
Why Economic Populism Is Sweeping the West
Populists exploit economic grievances and cultural anxieties. But their policies make both worse.
Loury’s ‘Late Admissions’ is Right on Time
"Economists often get lost in abstractions…By coming to terms with himself, Glenn Loury gains a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the same communities in which he was…
Gen Z’s Financial Nihilism
"Not only are Gen Z Americans unprepared to reform our country’s spending programs and revive the nation’s fiscal health, they are also engaging in the very behavior that will undermine…
Gen Z’s Financial Nihilism
"Not only are Gen Z Americans unprepared to reform our country’s spending programs and revive the nation’s fiscal health, they are also engaging in the very behavior that will undermine…
Mr. Jones and the Soviet Lie
"Socialism not only hollows out economies, but also makes truth the enemy of the people. And when silence overwhelms a nation, the few who are brave enough to speak can…
Review: Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative
"Friedman wasn’t a contrarian, but a firm believer in following the facts wherever they led. This 'positive economics' approach would underpin his later contributions for which he was most known."…
