In Mao’s China, They Even Monitored Talking in Your Sleep
The chief product of communism was not goods and services; it was “interrogations—and terrifying mass rallies, at which some young volunteers were forced to confess to being spies and to …
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Are Food and Energy Excluded from Inflation Measures?
Food and energy are considered in some inflation measures, including the measure that usually hits news headlines, but it’s true that food and energy are often excluded in conversations about …
Martha Raye: The Freedom-Loving ‘Big Mouth’ From Butte
She told a Hollywood interviewer in 1984, “I believe in the Constitution, strength in national defense, limited government, individual freedom, and personal responsibility. They reinforce that the United States is …
5 Reasons Young People Should Give Gold a Look in These Uncertain Times
Here are five reasons to consider giving gold a look if you’re starting a portfolio or looking to diversify. Foundation for Economic EducationFEE’s mission is to inspire, educate, and connect …
Why The Cure’s Fight for ‘Fair’ Ticket Prices Is Likely to Backfire
The English alternative rock band has started a fight against high ticket prices. The music industry is praising them for their punkish temerity.0 However, the economic way of thinking suggests …
Canada May Ban Fox News from Cable TV for ‘Abusive’ Tucker Carlson Segment
An LGBTQ advocacy group recently asked Canada’s broadcasting regulator to hold a public consultation on whether to ban Fox News from cable TV in the country. On May 3, the …
Why Nashville Should Rethink Its Multi-Billion Dollar East Bank Redevelopment Plan
The tech company Oracle has agreed to take on $175 million worth of infrastructure development in return for substantial tax breaks. However impressive that number may sound, it’s only pennies …
Why Does the Federal Reserve Target 2% Inflation?
We often hear about the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target, but why target a rate of inflation, and why not target 0%? There are a few common justifications for this …
A Brief History of Presidential Campaign Songs and Other Musical Musings
You’ll never guess which leader chose Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You as his official tune. Hint: it’s not a US president. Foundation for Economic EducationFEE’s mission is to …
America’s ‘Atlas Shrugged’ Moment Has Already Arrived, New IRS Data Show
It’s no secret that a massive exodus is underway in the US, as Americans flee places like New York, California, and Illinois in vast numbers. But it’s important to understand …