US economy

  The nomination of Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair has many people wondering: What makes a good Fed chair? The answer, it turns out, depends on the environment in which the chair will operate. The characteristics that matter most for running an independent central bank differ from those for a […]

  The recent United States intervention in Venezuela marks a rare military escalation by a major power in an oil-producing country. After years of reliance on sanctions, the move signals a shift from economic pressure to direct action. Given Venezuela’s oil reserves – the largest in the world – and its historical role in global […]

We are pleased to announce a new collaboration between the Institute for Research in Economic and Fiscal Issues (IREF) and the European Center for Austrian Economics Foundation (ECAEF), focused on publishing a series of articles on economic and fiscal topics. It emphasizes our commitment to independent thought, academic freedom, and critical inquiry.   On July […]

    Well, my plan, actually Larry Kudlow, who’s a fantastic guy, I think likes my plan the most. I’m cutting taxes by about the most.   Donald J. Trump Given the deep flaws of President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax reduction act — it was not only warily tilted towards the top earners, it was […]

  In recent years, the debate over reindustrialization in the United States has centered on the promise of reviving domestic manufacturing through protectionist measures – most notably tariffs on imported goods. Proponents argue that such policies will bring jobs back by shielding American producers from foreign competition. This approach would also address the demands coming […]