Tag: Economics
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Wichita economic development: And then what will happen?
Critics of the economic development policies in use by the City of Wichita are often portrayed as not being able to see and appreciate the good things these policies are producing, even though they are unfolding right before our very eyes. The difference is that some look beyond the immediate — what is seen –…
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Economic freedom in America: The decline, and what it means
The decline in economic freedom in the U.S. leads to slow growth in the private sector economy and persistently high unemployment.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday October 10, 2011
Today: AFP meeting features former Congressman Tiahrt; Government planning; Longwell joins Democrats to defeat Republicans; Optimal size of government; Steve Jobs; Lieutenant Governor in Wichita; When governments cut spending.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Wednesday October 5, 2011
Today: Green energy in Kansas; Economic development in Wichita; The first rough draft of the Solyndra story; Democrats Anonymous.
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Pompeo at Pachyderm on economy, budget
U. S. Representative Mike Pompeo of Wichita addressed members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm Club, with members interested in the economy and budget issues.
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Sedgwick County considers a planning grant
Sedgwick County’s consideration of a federal planning grant raised a host of issues, including buying in to the Obama Administration agenda and the roles and relationships of federal and local governments.
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Warren Buffet’s secretary: marginal vs. average, Hauser’s Law
Some of the confusion surrounding Warren Buffet’s secretary and her taxes comes from the failure to distinguish between average and marginal tax rates. Then, there’s Buffet’s tax-avoiding behavior, which illustrates Hauser’s Law.
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Kansas Governor Sam Brownback on wind energy
Not everyone agrees with the Kansas Governor Sam Brownback’s rosy assessment of wind power.
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Walter Williams: Government must stick to its limited and legitimate role
Economist Walter E. Williams spoke on the legitimate role of government in a free society, touching on the role of government as defined in the Constitution, the benefits of capitalism and private property, and the recent attacks on individual freedom and limited government.