by Richard W. Rahn | Aug 25, 2015
Why has the stock market been so volatile? In part, it can be explained by the global trust deficit. Few trust the economic numbers coming out of China or the statements of the Chinese leaders. The statements coming from the Federal Reserve have been vague and...
by Richard W. Rahn | Aug 18, 2015
If you need another reason to oppose the Iran nuclear deal, the Obama administration has provided it in the fine print. Why would the U.S. government go out of its way to put American business at an internationally competitive disadvantage? The United States already...
by Richard W. Rahn | Aug 11, 2015
What is the purpose of financial regulation? Advocates of more and more financial regulation say it is necessary to protect the consumer against greedy bankers and other financial professionals and institutions. But what if excessive financial regulation is actually...
by Richard W. Rahn | Aug 8, 2015
Would you vote for someone who you believe knowingly lies to you? The problem for the American people is that candidates from both parties lie on a regular basis, and so it is all too rare that a voter has a choice between someone who will honor his or her promises...
by Richard W. Rahn | Aug 4, 2015
“American, single-handedly, saves 600 African antelopes and 12 baby elephants — by killing a lion.” As you read the first part of the previous sentence, you most likely are thinking “this is a good guy.” But when you read the last part of the sentence — particularly...
