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The role of speculators
Read more: The role of speculatorsAs gasoline prices rise, we hear the call for regulation of speculators, with Fox News populist Bill O’Reilly a leading voice. Part of the complaint is true: Speculators are selfish people, acting only to make as much profit as possible for themselves. But by doing so, they provide a valuable public service.
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Reform KPERS now for the future
Read more: Reform KPERS now for the futureSignificant structural KPERS reform must happen this year. Our state cannot afford to put this off yet again, writes Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes.
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U.S. public schools seen as threat to national security
Read more: U.S. public schools seen as threat to national securityThe Council on Foreign Relations, described by the Wall Street Journal as “the clubhouse of America’s establishment” is now in favor of something very un-establishment: school choice. The data is so grim, writes the Journal, that the poor performance of American public schools is now a national security issue.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday March 19, 2012
Read more: Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday March 19, 2012Today: Eisenhower expert to present; Pompeo town hall meeting; Crises of Governments; What are the limits of democracy?
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Brownback, Moran wrong on wind tax credits
Read more: Brownback, Moran wrong on wind tax creditsKansas Governor Sam Brownback and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas are mistaken regarding the economic effect of tax credits that benefit the wind power industry.
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Kansas rates low in access to records
Read more: Kansas rates low in access to recordsA report by State Integrity Investigation provides detail on the weakness in the application of the Kansas Open Records Act.
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Does government spending create economic growth?
Read more: Does government spending create economic growth?Does government have the ability to create jobs? The only relationship that emerges is that as government spending grows, the economy contracts. Meaning: government spending is a negative factor for economic growth.
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Cabela’s opening a reminder of failure in Wichita
Read more: Cabela’s opening a reminder of failure in WichitaYesterday’s opening of a Cabela’s store in Wichita was celebrated as a great success, but the circumstances of the store’s birth should remind us of the failure of Wichita’s economic development strategies and efforts.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Thursday March 15, 2012
Read more: Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Thursday March 15, 2012Today: Wichita school board members to meet public.
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Sedgwick County Commission to have evening meeting
Read more: Sedgwick County Commission to have evening meetingTomorrow’s meeting of the Sedgwick County Commission will be held at 7:00 pm, instead of its regular 9:00 am starting time.
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Rebuilding Joplin
Read more: Rebuilding JoplinEconomic freedom and the price system are guiding resources where needed to rebuild Joplin, Missouri.