Category: Free markets
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Wichita STAR bonds project not good for capitalism
A proposed STAR bonds project in Wichita is the latest example of Wichita and Kansas relying on cronyism and business welfare instead of capitalism.
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Wind tax credit promotes expensive electricity
Conservative and free-market groups are asking Congress to oppose extending the Production Tax Credit for production of electricity from wind.
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Nation can no longer afford wind tax credit
The nation should end expensive tax credit spending programs that distort markets.
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I, Pencil: The Movie
Now in movie form, the story of the humble pencil illustrates the wonder and power of “the spontaneous configuration of creative human energies.”
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Koch articles draw critics, but few factual
Two large articles in the Wichita Eagle regarding Charles and David Koch of Wichita-based Koch Industries have attracted many comments, and many are not based on facts.
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Pompeo: Wind production tax credit should expire
If wind power cannot compete on its own after 20 years without costly special privileges, it never will, writes Lamar Alexander And Mike Pompeo.
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Pickens changes his mind, again
Energy investor T. Boone Pickens has changed his mind about government subsidy of energy markets — again.
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Minimum wage increase not a solution
Those who advocate for a higher minimum wage law appear to have the best interests of workers as their concern. But as is almost always the case when government intervenes into markets, the unintended consequences create more harm than good.
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Crony Chronicles: I Want To Be A Crony
Cronyism? “It’s like having a best friend who gives you other peoples’ stuff.”
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Kansas Economic Freedom Index, 2012 Edition
The Kansas Economic Freedom Index identifies Kansas legislators who vote in favor of economic freedom — and those who don’t.