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Democrats Follow the 'Science' and Reject Common Sense May. 18, 2021
Every time I hear Democrats sermonize about following "the science," I feel as though I'm listening ... Read More
Inflation and Stagflation -- the Great Instructors Apr. 29, 2021
Stagflation, which reigned during the presidency of Jimmy Carter, occurs during an unusual confluenc... Read More
What Happened To the Record Income Taxes Americans Paid Last Year? Jul. 15, 2020
Back in fiscal 2019, which ended last September before COVID-19 hit, the federal government set two ... Read More
The Economy's Unsung Hero Is Low Interest Rates Jan. 28, 2020
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last week, President Donald Trump again talked po... Read More
Protests Erupt Against Iranian Regime Nov. 28, 2019
The people of Iran — chafing under a brutal regime and mounting economic woes — took to ... Read More
Markets, Not Politicians, Control the Law of Supply and Demand Jun. 27, 2019
When I was pregnant with my first child 16 years ago, I asked my doctor how much it would cost to pa... Read More
Yes, AOC, Your Generation Has Seen American Prosperity Jun. 21, 2019
"An entire generation, which is now becoming one of the largest electorates in America," says Rep. A... Read More
The Fed Hurts Farmers More Than China Does May. 28, 2019
There's no question that many farmers are struggling this year with incomes down and bankruptcies up... Read More
Don't Be Fooled. Trump's Trade War Translates into a Tax Paid by U.S. Consumers May. 15, 2019
Attention Walmart shoppers: Better stock up now because some big price increases are heading your wa... Read More
Let Venezuela Decide Its Own Destiny May. 03, 2019
"Who would be free themselves must strike the blow... "By their right arms the conquest must be wro... Read More
Fire the Fed Dec. 25, 2018
In one of the most remarkable Abbott and Costello routines in modern times, the economic wizards at ... Read More
Will Venezuela Explode Before It Implodes? Aug. 29, 2018
In 2007, now deceased Venezuelan socialist dictator Hugo Chavez toyed with launching an invasion of ... Read More
Being a Socialist Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry Aug. 01, 2018
"So, how are you planning to pay for that?" This should be the first question asked about any politi... Read More
Sometimes the Government Giveth and Then Taketh Away May. 02, 2018
Q: I am 66 years old, and I get my own small Social Security retirement benefit. Because it is so sm... Read More
Trump Needs a Return to King Dollar Feb. 17, 2018
The Trump administration and the Republicans in Congress have passed one of the best pro-growth tax ... Read More
My Annual COLA Column Oct. 18, 2017
Most people reading this column have probably heard the government announcement that Social Security... Read More
Index Capital Gains for Inflation, Mr. President Aug. 12, 2017
President Donald Trump's pledge to "Make America Great Again" requires nothing less than reigniting ... Read More
Reducius Shavius and Inflation Mar. 22, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: I'm taking an economics course in college. We're learning about inflation, and the p... Read More
Social Security Retirement Benefits -- How They Are Figured Mar. 01, 2017
Q: I am about to turn age 64. I have been laid off and do not think I will be able to find another j... Read More
Dominion and I Bonds Feb. 15, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: We wanted to buy 200 shares of MGE Energy, but our new stockbroker recommended that ... Read More
