The Problem With Retaliatory Protectionism
A familiar excuse for protective tariffs and other trade restrictions goes like this: It would be all well and good for our government to follow a policy of free trade if other governments did the same. But other governments don’t
Banning TV Drug Ads Would Have Serious Unintended Consequences
Advertising has never been a popular thing amongst pundits. It is depicted as an attempt to manipulate consumers into desiring things they do not (or should not) need. Others depict it – as is often seen in series like Mad
China’s Drunken Population Policies
However much you plan and pray, Alas, alack, tant pis, oy vey, Now — heretofore — til Judgment Day, The drunken driver has the right of way. ~Ethan Coen What principle should guide a wife and husband concerning the number of
Biden Expanded Executive Power to Kill the US Steel-Nippon Merger
In one of his final acts as President, Joe Biden has blocked Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel, citing national security concerns. This controversial decision, executed through executive action on January 3, 2025, has reignited debates over protectionism and its