Crony capitalism appears ubiquitous in today’s economy, but quantifying its costs can be difficult. Fortunately, the Mackinac Center did it for us. A study out of the Michigan-based think tank provides an interesting case study into the scope of crony…
Momentum for occupational licensing reform continues to grow on the state level and in Washington, D.C. Though there have been many meaningful reforms in states like Mississippi and Arizona, Tennessee is the clear leader in the nationwide push to reform…
Every year, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) attracts thousands of pro- Israel activists from all over the country to its policy conference in Washington, D.C. This year’s gathering in late March drew a record audience of 18,000 participants….
Hillary Clinton wants to blame the Russians for her loss. It’s easy to see why. Stories like this from Politico paint her campaign’s decisions as questionable: Everybody could see Hillary Clinton was cooked in Iowa. So when, a week-and-a-half out,…
In yet one last sign of the times in this unpredictable election, Michigan appears to be in play as Americans head to the polls. For weeks, RCP has penciled Michigan in for Hillary Clinton. Most electoral map projections in the…
As this year’s presidential, congressional and gubernatorial elections approach, the American public can expect a political debate filled with promises to enhance economic growth. As voters weigh the merits of the various proposals, they should consider which policies have worked…
