Author: Bob Weeks
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Kansas needs a dynamic economic growth policy
A dynamic market where many new business startups attempt to succeed and thrive while letting old, unproductive firms die is what contributes to productivity and economic growth. But most economic development policies, including those of Kansas and Wichita, do not encourage this dynamism, and in fact, work against it.
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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.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Tuesday May 24, 2011
Today: Wichita office condo values; Gates’ education reform criticized; Pawlenty, Gingrich on ethanol; Permission required to export natural gas.
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In Kansas Legislature this year, opportunities for saving were lost
This year the Kansas Legislature lost three opportunities to improve the operations and reduce the cost of state government.
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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.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday May 23, 2011
Today: Wichita City council; Sedgwick County Commission; Kobach on voter reform in Wall Street Journal; Tiahrt, former Congressman, to address Pachyderms; Wichita speaker lineup set; Blue Ribbon Commission coming to Wichita; School choice cast as civil rights issue; Medicare reform necessary; Science, public agencies, and politics.
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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.
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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.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Thursday May 19, 2011
Today: Kansas growth clusters; Obamacare waivers go to Pelosi district; SRS chief to speak in Wichita; Kansas welfare money gets around; Kansas Bioscience Authority contract; Medicare reform explained.
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Wichita on corporate welfare, again
An award of $2.5 million by the City of Wichita to aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft to ward off a threatened move to Louisiana stands out as an example of corporate welfare given for its own sake, and not in response to any real threat.
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In Kansas, school choice programs could help the most needy students achieve
School choice programs in Kansas could help close the gap between low-performing students and the rest, according to the Kansas Policy Institute.