Housing Affordability Myths: What Data Really Shows: Part 2
In my first essay about affordability, I confirmed that, generally speaking, housing prices have increased since 1970. I also presented…
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Housing Affordability Myths: What Data Really Shows: Part 1
Affordability. After Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York City mayoral race and easier-than-expected wins for Democrat governors in New…
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Jesus and Socialism: What Does the Bible Say?
As a Christian economist, I frequently encounter discussions about biblical economics.[1] No passage states what a Godly economy is, but…
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The Economic Consequences of the Election: New York City Edition
Some terms are overused, especially in politics. Fascist is one. Socialist is another. I could spend much time detailing all…
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The Economic Consequences of the 2025 Election: Virginia Edition
On November 4, Virginia voters (my home state) gave the Democratic Party decisive victories across the commonwealth, and elections have…
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Why Raising Taxes Won’t Fix the Federal Debt: Lessons from History and the Laffer Curve
Debt and Taxes The federal government’s debt is large. Larger than the $36.2 trillion[1] (over 100% of GDP) that is…
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Why Senator Rand Paul Opposes Tariffs: Economic, Constitutional, and Political Concerns
The President of the United States is a powerful man. Controlling one third of the federal government is pretty heady…
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Tariffs Part II: A Policy Analysis
The Basics of the Tariff Tariffs are taxes. That should not be overlooked. Advocates tend to omit this fact. When…
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Tariffs Part I: The American Experience
Tariffs have been in the news quite a bit. No matter when that was written, it would be true. Tariffs,…
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Zuckerberg’s Meta-morphosis on Social Media Censorship
On January 7, 2025, Mark Zuckerberg released a video announcement about imminent DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) changes at Meta,…
