Opinion & Commentary

Recent Op-Eds

Hot Money, Cold Credit

By Steve H. Hanke. Globe Asia. May 21, 2013.

Central bankers in the U.S. and Europe have misdiagnosed the patient.

‘Impeachment’ Is Not a Four-Letter Word

By Gene Healy. DC Examiner. May 21, 2013.

Given the massive abuses of power and public trust that modern presidents have committed, we’ve had far too few presidential impeachments.

Why the IRS Cannot Be Reformed

By Richard W. Rahn. Washington Times. May 21, 2013.

Imprecise tax laws leave room for agency abuse and corruption.

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan: The World’s Most Dangerous Nation Holds an Election

By Doug Bandow. Forbes. May 20, 2013.

Pakistan has great potential, but remains hobbled by artificial national boundaries, decades of conflict in Afghanistan, metastasizing home-grown radicalism, and persistent economic malfeasance.

Common Core Needs More Debate

By Neal McCluskey. Detroit News. May 20, 2013.

As Common Core continues to be implemented the chorus of opposition is likely to grow.

Evolving out of Inefficient Corruption

By Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar. Times of India. May 19, 2013.

India should forget about 8% growth for the foreseeable future.

From the Blog

Senators Levin and McCain: Two Peas All Up in our iPods

By Daniel J. Ikenson. May 21, 2013.

Should Apple be blamed for optimizing according to the legal incentives created by the likes of Senators Levin and McCain?

A Look at the OAS Report on Drug Policy in the Americas

By Juan Carlos Hidalgo. May 21, 2013.

The document is based on solid premises and the OAS should be commended for this candid report.

Political Bloviation in Doha, Qatar

By Doug Bandow. May 21, 2013.

The 13th Doha Forum has convened, with your loyal correspondent in attendance.

Apple Defends Itself against Tax-Hungry Senators

By Chris Edwards. May 21, 2013.

Given the U.S. tax disadvantage, it’s not surprising that Apple and every other U.S. multinational have strong incentives to move their real investments and paper profits abroad.