From the Cover
Restaurants, Regulation, and the Supersizing of America
Empirical evidence challenges the belief that increased restaurant dining is the cause of American obesity.
The Hidden Hand of Government Spending
Tax expenditures distort government budgets and the political process.
The AMT’s Silver Lining
The Alternative Minimum Tax can serve as an automatic stabilizer.
Would Soda Taxes Really Yield Health Benefits?
Taxes on sugary beverages would do little to lower obesity.
Features
The Real Race to the Top
Since the days of the little red schoolhouse, communities have
successfully pushed local officials for better public schools.
Uncapping Ticket Markets
In hockey at least, liberalizing scalping laws has benefited
fans.
How Not to Improve Surface Water Quality
The EPA's involvement in Florida's new water pollution standards
is unsound.
Type I Errors
A risk-averse FDA is not good for Americans' health.