Keating: Cooperation
by Maryann O. Keating, Ph.D. “Tragedy of the Commons” refers to the ruin of resources, such as land, water, or the environment in general, available for use by any resident. Lacking legal ownership, commonly held resources become extinct, over-used, congested or polluted. Such resources are considered public goods in which free-riders take personal advantage. When Read the full article…
‘Music Man’ Economics
by Craig Ladwig There hasn’t been anything like this since the New Deal — a policy position so popular, so appealing in every way, and so utterly untenable. It is targeted economic development or eco-devo, a collection of schemes that would make FDR blush. Local and state governments are spending $70 billion a year nationally Read the full article…
Morris: The Super Majority
by Leo Morris Republicans have such a strong grip on Indiana – holding the governor’s office and super majorities in both legislative chambers – that it is difficult to see beyond the fact. It sometimes feels as though it must have always been so and always will be so. A reminder: It’s true that the Read the full article…
Half Past the Month
THE REPUBLICANS on my city council are starting to scare me. Accused of prejudice by a new group of Alyinsky Democrats, they folded, at least to the degree they were left mumbling apologies into their shoes. That, of course, is not unusual. What struck some of us, though, was the absurdity of the Democrat demands, Read the full article…
Keating: Tariffs and Their Exemptions
by Maryann O. Keating, Ph.D. Over the Christmas holidays while entertaining house guests, our 20-year-old stove malfunctioned destroying the main circuit breaker and plunging the house into cold and darkness. Replacing our Sears Kenmore stove is no longer an option, and, to avoid remodeling kitchen space, we realized that we would have to pay a Read the full article…
Morris: Awash in Regulations
by Leo Morris Forget for a moment, if you can, what you think about the dangers of tobacco and the wisdom or folly of government trying to regulate its use. Consider, instead, how you think the laws dictating your conduct should be enacted. Three examples to ponder: The Fort Wayne City Council enacted two ordinances Read the full article…
