The list of Trump administration foreign-policy moves in recent weeks is long. It conducted an attack on Venezuela, brought President Nicolas Madura and his wife Cilia Flores to stand trial in New York

For the past few years, the world has been falling into what Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)’s Matthew Harwood calls a “free speech recession.” It’s tempting for those of us who grew

About 10 years ago, economist Matthew Mitchell and the Mercatus Center published a short video titled “The Wrath of CON: How Certificate-of-Need Laws Affect Access to Health Care.” The video described certificate-of-need (CON)

The American Institute for Economic Research educates people on the value of personal freedom, free enterprise, property rights, limited government, and sound money. AIER’s ongoing scientific research demonstrates the importance of these principles

The answer to the question “Who pays the cost of tariffs?” is obviously important. If the costs of all tariffs were paid exclusively by foreigners, with no negative consequences suffered by citizens of

President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh  to succeed Jerome Powell, whose term as Federal Reserve Chair expires in May 2026. Trump has made no secret of his desire to influence monetary policy. He

Donald Trump wants lower interest rates. He has said so openly and has pressured the Federal Reserve accordingly. The political logic seems obvious: easier money boosts asset prices, juices consumer spending, and appears

Political scientists contend that a defining characteristic of the state is its monopoly on the use of force (or violence). Meanwhile, economists are quick to emphasize that monopolies are slow and reluctant to