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Manufacturing won’t save rural America—but one policy just might, says one of America’s most provocative economists

“We could do everything national conservatives hope to do for America’s non-college males, but through building, not factories,” economist Bryan Caplan told Fortune.

Fortune

Trump Wants Rate Cuts, Will 'Big Beautiful Bill' Help? Answer: Big Fat 'No'

As President Donald Trump pressures Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, his newly passed tax-and-spending bill may be making that goal harder to achieve.

Benzinga

Is "centrism" having a moment? Yeah, no

So "centrism" is back and neoliberalism will save us from fascism. Cool story, bro — but we've heard it before

Salon

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DOGE Has Been a Smashing Success

When compared to the most likely alternatives, DOGE has cut as much government as one could hope for.

Reason

What Differentiates the Political Left and Right?

Matt Yglesias and Bryan Caplan offer contrasting theories. But neither fully works.

Reason

Matt Yglesias on the Takings Clause and Curbing Exclusionary Zoning

Prominent political commentator and zoning reform advocate comments on my work on this topic (with Joshua Braver).

Reason

San Francisco's APEC Cleanup Hasn't 'Fixed' Its Homelessness Problem

No amount of encampment sweeps and pressure-washing sidewalks is going to solve the problem of thousands of people living on the streets.

Reason

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The Debt Crisis Is Getting Real

Rising bond yields mean the national debt is going to be a lot more expensive in the next few years, and we just keep adding to it.

Reason

Political Ignorance and Misinformation on the Left

Liberal political commentator Matt Yglesias explains why these problems are far from being confined to the right side of the political spectrum.

Reason

Don't Buy the Social Housing Hype

Cities become affordable when they build a lot of housing, not when they subsidize it.

Reason

Debt Ceiling Deal Curtails GOP-Backed Budget Cuts, Spending Caps

The deal will freeze non-military discretionary spending this year and allow a 1 percent increase in 2024.

Reason

Did Sam Bankman-Fried's Millions Buy the Media's Loyalty?

The mainstream coverage of SBF and FTX is more than a little blasé.

Reason

L.A.'s Leaked City Council Tape Reminds Us Why 'Smoke-Filled Rooms' Are Bad

A lack of transparency doesn't make politicians better people.

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