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Embarrassing Economists Oct. 22, 2014

Walter E. Williams

So as to give some perspective, I'm going to ask readers for their guesses about human behavior befo... Read More

Predatory Journalism Oct. 21, 2014

Thomas Sowell

The New York Times is again on the warpath against what it calls "predatory lending." Just what is p... Read More

How Not to Get Your Country Back Sep. 16, 2014

Froma Harrop

The tea party mantra, "I want my country back," resonates with many. The racial undertones can be ug... Read More

Mob Rule Economics Sep. 09, 2014

Thomas Sowell

While we talk about democracy and equal rights, we seem increasingly to let both private and governm... Read More

King of the World on $14 an Hour Aug. 11, 2014

Marc Dion

The minimum wage, federal or state, did not come down from the mountain with Moses. It is not engrav... Read More

Is Thinking Obsolete? Aug. 05, 2014

Thomas Sowell

Some have said that we are living in a post-industrial era, while others have said that we are livin... Read More

A Primer on Race Jul. 08, 2014

Thomas Sowell

Back in the heyday of the British Empire, a man from one of the colonies addressed a London audience... Read More

Popular Nonsense Jun. 04, 2014

John Stossel

"Young people are exploited!" "Income mobility is down!" "Poor people are locked into poverty!" Thos... Read More

Has America Gone Crazy? May. 28, 2014

Jim Hightower

It might appear that the U-S-of-A has gone bonkers. So let me clear up any confusion that you might ... Read More

Other Paths to Better Pay May. 20, 2014

Froma Harrop

Did you read about investors in Chipotle Mexican Grill rejecting the outlandish pay package the fast... Read More

From Farm Workers to Cheerleaders, We're all in This Together Apr. 23, 2014

Jim Hightower

It doesn't take an IQ much higher than room temperature to realize that it's way past time to raise ... Read More

In Midterm Campaign, Bill Clinton Urges Democrats to Embrace Health Care Reform Mar. 28, 2014

Joe Conason

Defending the Affordable Care Act in his memorable nominating speech at the 2012 Democratic National... Read More

Make Work Pay More Mar. 11, 2014

Debra J. Saunders

"It is time to give America a raise," President Barack Obama proclaimed in support of his proposal t... Read More

Henry Ford and Walmart, Together at Last Feb. 26, 2014

Daily Editorials

One of America's enduring myths turns 100 this year. In 1914, Henry Ford doubled the pay of workers ... Read More

Gap's Minimum Wage Move Adds Twist to Debate Feb. 23, 2014

Debra J. Saunders

On the day that Facebook paid $19 billion for the aptly named WhatsApp, San Francisco's Gap Inc. ann... Read More

Why Minimum Wage Threatens Republicans Feb. 22, 2014

Mark Shields

A frank admission: Political reporters, including yours truly, absolutely cherish exit polls of vote... Read More

Minimum Wage Math Lesson and Satan Feb. 22, 2014

Dear Mark

Dear Mark: You heartless Republicans need to read the most recent Congressional Budget Office report... Read More

The Economics Profession Doesn't Understand How the Economy Works Feb. 21, 2014

Scott Rasmussen

In the 1980s, a couple of ambitious young economists thought ski lift operators weren't very smart. ... Read More

No, There Is No Consensus on Obama's Policies Feb. 21, 2014

David Harsanyi

Since its inception, the Obama administration has engaged in the deceptive routine of claiming that ... Read More

Minimum Truth: The Hollow Argument Against Higher Wages Feb. 20, 2014

Joe Conason

In the midst of a crucial political debate that plainly favored proponents of a higher minimum wage,... Read More