Free Market

Free Market

America Is Still the Easiest Place on Earth to Get Rich

The United States remains the easiest country on earth to get rich, and the gap isn't even close.

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California’s Billionaire Tax Is a Cautionary Tale for Other States

California lawmakers are pushing a one-time 5% tax on residents worth over $1 billion to plug a massive budget deficit.

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Alan Greenspan Believed in Free Markets. He Also Ran the Institution That Overrules Them.

Earlier this week, Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, died at the age of 100. 

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Portable Benefits Win in Six More States

Tens of millions of Americans now work for themselves rather than for an employer, and their numbers keep climbing. Yet the country’s benefits system was built around the traditional job

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Foreign Tourists Are Shocked by America’s Material Abundance

Europeans arriving in America for the World Cup are experiencing culture shock. They are in disbelief over the free refills and portion sizes.

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Utah’s Tax System Isn’t as Competitive as Utahns Think

Utah enjoys a reputation as a low-tax state, but that reputation rests on a flattering comparison.

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