October 10-08
Up one levelRegulatory Lessons from Europe
Europeans have the right idea on how to regulate biologic drugs. American lawmakers should follow their lead.
A Bill That Deserves to Fail
The pending bailout legislation does not offer realistic solutions to our current financial problems.
A Bill That Deserved to Pass
Henry Paulson has been granted broad authority to purchase troubled assets. Now it’s time for him to buy, buy, buy.
What Will the Election Mean for Latin America?
A President Obama or a President McCain will have to address trade, immigration, Hugo Chávez, and more.
Does This Happen Often?
A look back at the financial crisis of 1836, which triggered America’s first protracted depression.
Whiskey Galore!
In recent years, the Bourbon industry has grown enormously—and so has the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival.
First State Follies
Joe Biden has long supported Delaware’s curious combination of corporate welfare and social welfare.
The Rise of ‘Convenience Voting’
Over the past three decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of absentee and early voters.
Dollars and Sense
What would the McCain and Obama tax plans mean for the capital stock, economic growth, and effective marginal rates?
Let the Drilling Begin
What are the short-term and long-term benefits of expanding offshore oil drilling?
A New Era for Global Banking
When the dust settles on today’s crisis, the world will find itself with a radically changed financial system.
Panics and Politics
How often have U.S. financial crises been followed by major political realignments?
Canada Votes for the Status Quo
Prime Minister Stephen Harper did not win a parliamentary majority, but he might not need one.
What China Can Learn From 19th-Century Britain
Beijing has a major problem with food contamination. The British solved a similar dilemma in the 1800s.
America Has a Highly Progressive Tax System
The top income earners now shoulder far more of the federal tax burden than they did in the early 1980s.
Is Big Oil for Obama?
Some of the leading players in the U.S. energy business can’t wait for George Bush and Dick Cheney to leave office.
Obama’s Ad Blitz
Not since Ross Perot in 1992 has a presidential candidate bought this much continuous airtime.
Obama's Plan to End Private Health Insurance
His proposal is far more radical than most people realize.