Politics

The Rise of Administrators: The Economic Effects of Administrative Bloat

Executive Summary  Due to the number of regulations imposed, the regulatory burden on the education and healthcare sectors has increased over the past few decades. This is leading to school and hospital administrative roles increasing significantly faster than more traditional roles such as physicians and teachers, which projections say will continue over the next decade.  This increase in administration uses funding that would otherwise go to teachers … Continue reading →

How Do Regulations Truly Affect the Airline Market?
Politics

How Do Regulations Truly Affect the Airline Market?

Executive Summary  Spirit Airlines recently shut down, prompting questioning of whether the airline market would benefit from greater government regulation.  Airline regulations are often ineffective due to many factors unique to the market that are not always heavily weighted. Reversion to increased regulation could be harmful to consumers, leading to increased prices and reduced options.  Introduction  On May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines declared that it … Continue reading →