Archive: Economy & Jobs

Are We Too Distracted to Notice Inflation?
Nearly 20% of U.S. dollars were printed in 2020, what now?
Randall G. Holcombe | November 18, 2021
Announcing the Independent Institute Homelessness Report
Catalyst Fellow co-authors a paper with 5 others on how to end homelessness in California and beyond
Scott Beyer | November 14, 2021
Can Flixbus Save Greyhound?
America’s flagship but beleaguered intercity bus service may benefit from the efficiencies of an upstart German company
Scott Beyer | November 5, 2021
Gen Z Americans Dread Biden’s Planned IRS Expansion
More IRS snooping will not solve the challenges facing Americans
Sean Themea | November 3, 2021
It’s Time the Post Office Was Outsourced
The troubled agency would be better off contracting out to the growing private logistics market.
Scott Beyer | October 29, 2021
Energy Crisis Deepens in the United Kingdom
What’s causing the energy crisis that’s hitting Europe right now?
Paige Lambermont | October 26, 2021
Pope Francis Wrong About Corporate ‘Greed,’ and Inflation
With such a massive platform, the pope has an obligation to better inform himself before wading into economics affairs
Brad Polumbo | October 20, 2021
The Infrastructure Bill Deciding the Fate of Cryptocurrency
Congress should not be able to decide the fate of the entire crypto industry through a last-minute provision slipped into a must-pass bill
Nicholas Anthony | October 20, 2021
How To Improve U.S. Passenger Rail, Pt. 1
While trends and gimmicks are sometimes proposed to bolster rail in America, it may require much simpler steps—namely open competition with Amtrak
Scott Beyer | October 15, 2021
“Open Access” Competition Can Improve Intercity Rail
European countries are turning to the market to run rail service. Can America follow?
Scott Beyer | October 8, 2021
Recent NIMBY Move Could Leave California in the Dark
California legislators have not only cut ties with reality—failing to see that they’re heading for ever more blackouts—they also want to cut their citizens’ last lifeline to reliable power when blackouts inevitably occur
Jon Hersey | October 7, 2021
Economist Explains Problem With Minting $1 Trillion
Here's why the fantastical notion of a trillion-dollar coin appearing out of thin air to pay the bills is so appealing—and perilous
Brad Polumbo | October 6, 2021