Ronald Reagan deserves much praise for his stalwart commitment to free trade and lowering trade barriers. Even his most contentious policy—the Voluntary Export Restraint (VER) agreement with Japan—can be seen as a defense of free…
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The Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial of Meta Platforms, Inc. — parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — that commenced on April 14, 2025, in Washington, DC, has now concluded. The decision awaits James…
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Adam Smith recognized the importance of the “make or buy” decision. It is the maxim of every prudent master of a family, never to attempt to make at home what it will cost him more…
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The Trump administration’s surprise announcement of a 50 percent tariff on copper imports has sent shockwaves through global commodity markets, reigniting fears of supply disruption, rocketing input costs, and retaliatory trade measures. Copper futures on…
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Adam Smith recognized the importance of the “make or buy” decision. It is the maxim of every prudent master of a family, never to attempt to make at home what it will cost him more…
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The Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial of Meta Platforms, Inc. — parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — that commenced on April 14, 2025, in Washington, DC, has now concluded. The decision awaits James…
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Last month’s Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor is a landmark victory for parental rights in education, reaffirming exactly 100 years after Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925) that “the child is not the…
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Living in New York City is not easy. The Cato Institute ranks New York State as the least free state in the United States. On top of high state income taxes, New York City residents…
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For the fourth time in six seasons, the Stanley Cup is going to Florida, a state where the only ice is found in people’s drinks. During the Florida Panthers’ run to the finals, NHL on…
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Last month’s Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor is a landmark victory for parental rights in education, reaffirming exactly 100 years after Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925) that “the child is not the…