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Friday Five: Is Thomas Piketty Right?

Faith and Public Life | May 16, 2014 | Economics

Friday Five: Is Thomas Piketty Right?

On Fridays we bring you the week’s best from around the web. This week’s round-up features responses to Thomas Piketty’s thesis in his controversial new book “Capital in the Twenty-First Century.” 1. Discussion of Thomas Piketty’s Thesis on PBS’ NewsHour: Kevin...

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The Nature of Wealth

Liz Thatcher | May 14, 2014 | Economics

The Nature of Wealth

In a November Opinion piece for CNN, John D. Sutter argued that America should be more like Switzerland by having a “maximum wage ratio.” The 12:1 initiative, which was introduced in the November Swiss election, was aimed to limit the amount a top executive in a...

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Liz Thatcher is a writer for Generation Opportunity, the Competitive Enterprise Institute and NewsBusters.

Which U.S. Cities Are Least Friendly to Business?

Michael Hendrix | May 13, 2014 | Economics

Which U.S. Cities Are Least Friendly to Business?

What does it mean for a city to be open for business? I would argue that it starts with a simple and efficient regulatory process. In a new study I’m proud to have released with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, we’ve put together one of the first looks...

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Michael Hendrix

Michael Hendrix is the director of state and local policy at the Manhattan Institute, where he manages scholars, conducts research, and leads outreach.

Tenure Should Retire

Kurt Jaros | May 1, 2014 | Economics

Tenure Should Retire

In this post I will provide some reasons for why schools (and governments) should stop providing tenure to professionals. Tenure is a guarantee of permanent employment—unless you do something heinous. Most full-time professors at colleges and universities have it, and...

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Kurt Jaros is the Executive Director of Defenders Media.

Some Surprising Professions That Require Occupational Licensing

Kristie Eshelman | April 30, 2014 | Economics

Some Surprising Professions That Require Occupational Licensing

Sometimes, I am really grateful for occupational licensing laws. For example, if I ever require legal assistance, I want to be able to reasonably assume that the lawyer I hire actually knows the law, as determined by some outside standard. Similarly, my doctor impacts...

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Kristie Eshelman

Kristie Eshelman is the regional digital coordinator at Generation Opportunity.

10 Innovations That Will Change Your Future

Wesley Gant | April 28, 2014 | Economics

10 Innovations That Will Change Your Future

Despite fears of economic disaster from both left and right, companies have continued to innovate in recent years. The amazing thing about innovation is its ability to not only create more jobs, but to change the very way we live, and therefore create entirely new...

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Wesley Gant is the Director of Strategic Communications at Polymath, a creative agency.