Economic Freedom
Tragic Fire Sheds Light on Economic Lesson
[This post was originally written for my employer’s blog, Show-Me Daily.] In fairness, I would not write about this if I didn’t live just down the street and drive by it nearly every day, but I am sad to report that the Historic Pevely Dairy building suffered a devastating loss to fire on Sunday. I … Continue reading
Governments Should Make Sense, Not Jobs
[This post was originally written for my employer’s blog, Show-Me Daily.] There is a lot of talk at present about job creation. During the Great Depression, the federal government engaged in job creation. Currently, our General Assembly is discussing a bill to promote job creation. Some are frustrated that this bill is not being fast-tracked. … Continue reading
Vote With Your … Votes?
[This post was originally written for my employer’s blog, Show-Me Daily.] Criticizing economic stimulus on a free-market blog is like wearing school colors to the pep rally. Sure it will get you a lot of high-fives, but there’s a risk that people who don’t share your spirit will miss the point. Widespread wealth should be our goal. … Continue reading
Economics Forum 2: Wealth
[This post was originally written for my employer’s blog, Show-Me Daily.] This entry is about wealth. I highly recommend this article (which covers similar topics to this entry, perhaps better). The term “wealth” gets thrown around a lot. Like “public good,” however, economists mean something specific when they talk about wealth. It is not just … Continue reading
No Experience? No Problem!
[This post was originally written for my employer’s blog, Show-Me Daily.] There’s an interesting post on the Freakonomics blog about the computer game SimCity and how it relates to a new web application from the Kansas Department of Transportation. In SimCity, you play the role of the concerned and active government planner, taxing, zoning, and … Continue reading
The More You Learn …
[This post was originally written for my employer’s blog, Show-Me Daily.] Remember when I mentioned that everyone could probably benefit from learning more about retirement saving? Well, in a Wall Street Journal article with something of a Missouri focus, I learned that Edward Jones still employs financial Fuller Brush Men who discuss investment options with … Continue reading
New Anti-Lead Law Designed to Help the Poor Will Definitely Hurt the Poor
[This post was originally written for my employer’s blog, Show-Me Daily.] There’s a Post-Dispatch article that’s really worth a read. It briefly describes, then goes on the illustrate the impact of, a new federal law aimed at protecting children from dangerous lead levels in clothing and other products sold to children 12 and under. And, … Continue reading
Minimum Waaaaaage! Hyah!
[This post was originally written for my employer’s blog, Show-Me Daily.] Missouri’s minimum wage cranked up last week, as reported in the Columbia Tribune, a welcome relief for struggling workers in our present economic turmoil. Well, it’s a relief for some of the people who were making less than $7.05 per hour; everyone else has … Continue reading
No Taxation Without Ambulation
[This post was originally written for my employer’s blog, Show-Me Daily.] Missouri’s budget crisis is certainly in the news, so some legislators are trying to innovate their way out. According to an article in the St. Louis Business Journal (snippet from the online version), a tax on Internet-based sales will be proposed in the Missouri … Continue reading
Internet Regulation: We Must Make the Circle Square
[This post was originally written for my employer’s blog, Show-Me Daily.] Megan Meier’s sucide happened over two years ago, but the trial of Lori Drew drew to a close just recently, with the jury finding her guilty last Friday of three counts of accessing a computer without authorization, and not guilty of felony conspiracy. According … Continue reading