The General Assembly was in a tremble-y as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran addressed the UN Wednesday morning. The members were awaiting another fireworks display. The United States and Israel had preemptively boycotting the speech. The United States delegation had even gone so far as to say that it was a shame that Iran was … Continue reading
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Expert Panels: Both Sides of the Argument
Expert panels have received criticism because of their science-driven approach based on risks and benefits. Those opposed to the idea of these panels argue that any economic approach to medicine does not take into account the value of a life. Others go to the extreme of saying that any analysis of cost-effectiveness or quality measurements … Continue reading
White, Red and Green All-Over
Lost among the conversation of failing economies nowadays are the Asian markets, yet perhaps dutifully so. Standard conversation about Asian markets directs rhetoric towards the rapidly expanding economy of China and the East Asian Tigers, but lost among the success is the historically prosperous island of Japan. Although it still possesses the world’s 4th largest … Continue reading
Another Burden on the States
October 1st is quickly approaching, as it signifies another deadline in the long list of regulatory requirements for the Affordable Care Act. As mandated by HHS, all states must submit a list of “essential health benefits” that will be required to be included in all individual and small group market plans within and separate of … Continue reading
America / Economy / Fiscal policy / Politics / Uncategorized
Investment or Waste
When we invested in the Hoover Dam or the Golden Gate Bridge, or the Internet, sending a man to the moon — all those things benefited everybody. And so that’s the vision that I want to carry forward. – Barack Obama This statement, in a nut shell, represents the entire positive argument that President Obama is … Continue reading
Henry Hazlit: Econ 101
One book that has significantly shaped my political philosophy would be Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt. This isn’t a traditional book that espouses a political philosophy, however. The underlying element throughout the book is as much economical as it is political. Given this country’s recent economic plight, I wanted to be better informed … Continue reading
Coming Down from the Sugar High that is QE3
“The election is a reaction to the stock market. If you see strength in the market, consumer sentiment and confidence among the voters is higher. If you see volatility, you are going to see investors take that out on the incumbent,” said Eric Vermulm, an InvestTech Research senior portfolio manager. I’m not much of an … Continue reading
Vending Machines of America
The Obama administration is working on setting nutritional standards for foods that children can buy in school vending machines. This action is one of many that President Obama initiated in an attempt to curb the increase in obesity among American children, but it only addresses a small piece of a large problem across the United … Continue reading
It’s Not lllegal To Be Stupid: Freedom of Speech Extends to Anti-Islam Film
After any tragedy, it is a natural human response, almost a psychological need, to assign blame, to call for retribution. This trend is no different in the wake of the attack on a U.S. Consulate in Libya that killed 4 Americans, including U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens. The assault stemmed from a protest denouncing an … Continue reading
America / CFPB / Economy / Regulation / Uncategorized
Too Small To Bail: Regulations Eating Away at Small Businesses
The Bada Bing food truck has been cruising the streets of Arlington, VA, schlepping their signature fare for almost two years. Their relatively inexpensive spiedies (an upstate New York specialty) and Philly-style cheesesteaks have clearly filled a market niche as their long lines and expanding twitter followers attest to. But Bada Bing and legions of … Continue reading
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