Downsizing Blog
Deregulation and Profits
Deregulation and profits are unpopular ideas in some quarters these days.
Government Octopus Threatens Economy
As the government shutdown drags on, it is starting to damage activities across the economy because federal tentacles are in everything.
Privatize to Mitigate Shutdown Damage
Political battles would not impact important activities if they were separated from the federal government.
Privatize to Mitigate Shutdown Damage
Political battles would not impact important activities if they were separated from the federal government.
Privatize to Mitigate Shutdown Damage
Political battles would not impact important activities if they were separated from the federal government.
Border Wall Costs Rising
The Office of Management and Budget recently argued that the proposed $5.7 billion would pay for 234 miles of a border barrier at a cost of $24.4 million per mile.
Which States Provide High Quality Schools at Low Cost?
If you pay state and local taxes or have kids in public schools, you will want to check out this recent Cato study on education spending and education results.
Free Markets to Combat Climate Change
One of the concerns about climate change is that it may generate more natural disasters such as hurricanes and forest fires.
Apollo 8: The Government Got One Thing Right
Fifty years ago today, NASA’s Apollo 8 mission sent three astronauts to orbit the moon and return safely to earth.
CBO Findings on Farm Subsidies
As the $867 billion farm bill goes to the president for his signature, the Congressional Budget Office reminds us why farm subsidies don’t make much sense.