Category: Free markets
Despite subsidy program, Wichita flights are declining
Supporters of the Kansas Affordable Airfares Program are proud of the program’s success. But looking at the statistics uncovers a troubling trend that is obscured by the facts used to promote the program.
Local chambers of commerce: tax machines in disguise
Most people probably think that local chambers of commerce, since their membership is mostly business firms, support pro-growth policies that embrace limited government and free markets. But that’s often not the case.
Stossel: The state against blacks
John Stossel’s most recent television program was titled “The State Against Blacks,” and it dealt with the topics of affirmative action, welfare, and the minimum wage.
Pickens criticism illustrates divide between free markets and intervention
Criticism by energy investor T. Boone Pickens of U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo and Koch Industries continues to illustrate the difference between those who believe in economic freedom and free markets, and those — like Pickens — who invest in politicians, bureaucrats, and the hope of a government subsidy.
Pompeo on energy tax simplification
Congressman Mike Pompeo of Kansas calls for application of free market principles to all industries, including the end of special tax treatment for all energy-producing industries.
Pickens and his energy plan
Whether natural gas is good for our future is an issue that deserves discussion. But the way T. Boone Pickens wants to accomplish his goal is harmful, and the arguments he makes are mistaken.
Charles Koch: Advancing economic freedom
Charles and David Koch defend the principles of economic freedom that leads to prosperity for everyone, and warn against the dangers it faces.
Stossel: Follow-up to ‘Freeloaders’
John Stossel has a follow-up show to “Freeloaders.”