Veronique de Rugy, Author at The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
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Veronique de Rugy
Veronique de Rugy is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.
by | Feb 28, 2024

America is celebrated for its economic dynamism and ample and generously paid employment opportunities. It’s a nation that attracts immigrants from around the world. Yet Americans are bummed and have been for a while. They believe that life was better…

by | Feb 24, 2024

In the well-intentioned rush to support American families by expanding the Child Tax Credit (CTC), critical questions are often ignored: Aren’t we already doing enough, and is this the best way to help? It’s imperative to step back and examine…

by | Feb 14, 2024

President Joe Biden wants to remind you that your Super Bowl party was more expensive than it used to be. The reason, he claims, is corporate greed and “shrinkflation.” In a social media video before Sunday night’s game, he spoke…

by | Feb 8, 2024

Nobody likes paying fees. A fee, however, is a transparent way to reflect the price of something. In a market economy, prices convey vital information that consumers and producers use to make good decisions. A rise in the price of…

by | Jan 31, 2024

Over the years, I’ve offered many explanations about why the trajectory of the national debt is deeply troubling. At this point, though, my worry isn’t rooted in a dogmatic adherence to the principles of a balanced budget. Nor does it…

by | Jan 24, 2024

In a thrilling address at the World Economic Forum, Javier Milei, president of Argentina, presented a robust defense of capitalism and a critical examination of all forms of collectivism. His speech, rich in historical context and economic analysis, offers some…

by | Jan 17, 2024

Remember when Republicans on the campaign trail would talk about how they would make sure to put the U.S. on a fiscally sane path? I miss that time. While a few of the current crop have paid lip service to…

by | Jan 3, 2024

As a new year dawns, it’s customary to reflect on the past and set resolutions for the future. This year, let’s resolve to greet three widespread claims with healthy doses of skepticism. The first dubious claim is that income inequality…

by | Dec 22, 2023

As the festive season approaches, with its twinkling lights and merry carols, the item topping my Christmas wish list is fiscal responsibility from Congress and the administration. If this sounds like an economist conflating policy with goodwill, remember this: In…

by | Dec 13, 2023

With U.S. government revenues rising, 2023 might have been a good year for Congress to get America’s post-COVID-19 finances on track, but the budget deficit is still growing. You can thank overspending for this. It’s also the reason we’ve had…

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