Topic: richard rahn

Smith was a practical man who wrote about the importance of “common sense.” After two centuries, we know that most of his common-sense insights as to the way the world works were indeed correct then and are now.

Despite having the world’s largest oil reserves, Venezuela is now the least free of the ranked countries and is becoming poorer and poorer year by year – all because of incompetent and corrupt political leadership.

It is tough to play hardball with your friends. Have you ever known someone who was exceptionally smart, very personable and highly accomplished, but was not particularly good at managing a large number of independently minded people? I have. His name is Paul Ryan.

Billions of dollars held by U.S. multinationals in Cayman entities could be repatriated to the United States, if president-elect Donald Trump’s tax plans come to fruition. During the election campaign, most of Mr. Trump’s policy plans were a black box.

The issue is of renewed importance because of the rise of new, private digital-like monies (e.g., bitcoin).

It has not only been a waste of money, it has done real harm. Some trillions of hard-earned taxpayer dollars have been spent to combat global warming over the last three decades.

Which presidential candidate’s policies are likely to cause higher growth?

If Putin wanted to help a candidate, he would choose Hillary

Were you shocked to learn of all of the politicians from around the globe who have utilized Panama and other “offshore” entities to set up financial structures to hide their money?