A crisis is unfolding in the diaper industry, notes a new report from CNN. Because the U.S. birth rate is plummeting, the international diaper sector is slumping, and it is widely expected to be the “normal for the foreseeable future.” Sales of Pampers and Huggies disposable diapers and training pants plunged six percent in 2018 […]
Archives for June 2018
Russia leads pullback of foreign governments paring U.S. debt holdings
Is it the Trump effect or are foreign governments just getting sick and tired of government policy? In March and April, foreign governments slashed their holdings of U.S. debt by as much as $10 billion, according to the latest Treasury data. But it was Russia that led the way, reducing its share by roughly 50 […]
WATCH: The case for private roads – from Rothbard to Stossel
On news that Domino’s is repairing potholes in select cities across the country (SEE: Pave for Pizza: Domino’s to repair America’s roads – one town at a time), here are several videos that make the persuasive case for the private-enterprise system to take over infrastructure:
Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) Should Be a Role Model for the Nation
By: Daniel Mitchell A balanced budget requirement is neither necessary nor sufficient for good fiscal policy. If you want proof for that assertion, check out states such as Illinois, California, and New Jersey. They all have provisions to limit red ink, yet there is more spending (and more debt) every year. There are also anti-deficit rules in nations such as Greece, France, […]
Pave for Pizza: Domino’s to repair America’s roads – one town at a time
Potholes are a nuisance, but it is also stimulation for government workers. Since potholes need to be constantly filled in and repaired, civil servants have an endless stream of work. Meanwhile, the taxpayer foots the bill several times a year for the same pothole. It looks like that may start to change, at least gradually, […]