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“Public Servants” Are Better Treated Than Private Sector Workers

June 15, 2022 Rock1999AD 0

But We Are Still Pressured To Pamper Them How Did We Get Here and What Can We Do About It? by the Editor We often […]

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The Government Boondoggle of Forgiving Student Debt for “Public Servants”  

May 27, 2022 Rock1999AD 0

Unfair Favoritism?  Yes    Insulting to Taxpayers?  You Bet But the Harmful Effects are Much Deeper by The Editor “Borrowers who devote a decade of their lives to […]

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An Examination of the “Utility” Model for GSE Reform

July 27, 2021 Rock1999AD 0

by the Editor June 18, 2019 It has been over a decade since the U.S. government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two […]

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The Corporate Tax Smokescreen: Let’s Be Honest About Who Bears the Burden of Corporate Taxes and How They Damage the Economy

July 19, 2021 Rock1999AD 0

by the Editor May 14, 2021 These days, we are hearing calls from Democrats to increase corporate taxes as a way to partially pay for […]

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Special Drawing Rights: The IMF’s Plan to Shower Money Around the Globe Circumvents Safeguards for Foreign Aid

July 19, 2021 Rock1999AD 0

by the Editor May 13, 2021 The International Monetary Fund (the “IMF”) is working with the Biden administration and others to orchestrate a stealthy round […]

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Regulatory Reform: the Catalyst to Drive Productivity

September 9, 2020 Rock1999AD 0

by the Editor Our government’s regulatory apparatus is one of the most important but least appreciated factors impacting the productivity and growth potential of the […]

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Shareholders Versus Stakeholders: There is a Better Way

August 6, 2020 Rock1999AD 0

by the Editor What is the proper role of the corporation?  This question is currently a hot topic in the world of investing and corporate governance.  Should […]

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America’s Post-Pandemic Economy: Massive Federal Borrowing is a Threat, But Structural Burdens Can Be Even More Dangerous

August 4, 2020 Rock1999AD 0

By the Editor Introduction After months of battering from the coronavirus pandemic and government-mandated shutdowns, our economy and the American people are suffering badly.  The response […]

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It’s Time for Tough Love: No Federal Aid for States Without Pension Reforms

May 22, 2020 Rock1999AD 0

By the Editor The coronavirus shutdowns have wreaked havoc across our economy.  State and local governments have seen their finances badly damaged and are pleading for […]

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Public Pensions in Crisis: A Roadmap for Reform

May 16, 2020 Rock1999AD 0

By the Editor Introduction  There are hundreds of public pension plans across this country run by states and various local government entities covering a range […]

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  • “Public Servants” Are Better Treated Than Private Sector Workers
  • The Government Boondoggle of Forgiving Student Debt for “Public Servants”  
  • An Examination of the “Utility” Model for GSE Reform
  • The Corporate Tax Smokescreen: Let’s Be Honest About Who Bears the Burden of Corporate Taxes and How They Damage the Economy
  • Special Drawing Rights: The IMF’s Plan to Shower Money Around the Globe Circumvents Safeguards for Foreign Aid

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