Occupational Licensing: A Threat to Free Speech and Economic Prosperity
Recent developments in California and Canada demonstrate that the dangers of occupational licensing may go beyond just economic consequences and may pose a threat to free speech.
My Takeaway from CES 2023
Everything I took note of during my time at CES will change lives. Here’s why I stuck to the startups and not the showcases
The FTC’s War on Gaming
Even before she took the job as the FTC’s new Chair, Lina Khan had her sights set on big tech. But few expected the Chair to block tech companies from buying into gaming.
IRS Implements New Rule Requiring Payment Processors to Issue 1099-K Forms for Gig Workers Earning Over $600 per Year
Beginning January 1, 2023, the IRS will require payment processors like Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle to issue a 1099-K for business transactions totaling $600 in a year.
Ohio: Innovating in Fintech
Regulatory sandboxes are a solution that Libertas Institute has researched extensively, and we stand ready to help your state pursue this reform opportunity as we have with Ohio.
Libertas Institute Submits Comments Opposing DOL Independent Contractor Reclassification
The DOL’s proposed rule, reclassifying many independent contractors in the gig economy as employees, will complicate the relationship between gig workers and their customers — resulting in fewer jobs, reduced income, and less...