The Right Way Forward: The role of the state in the economy

“Call it what you will: economic nationalism, industrial policy, compassionate conservatism, ‘conservative economics,’ America first, the new conservatism, or common good conservatism. They have been sold by the Left under the banner of fairness, economic justice, or social justice. They are now being promoted by some who call themselves conservative under the banner of American patriotism.”

How Trump’s tariffs can paradoxically raise economic freedom

The Trump-Pharma deals reflect the flaws of state capitalism

Making housing work for Americans

“Making housing better for Americans by reducing financialization and improving the wealth-building potential of mortgages, would likely be broadly supported by Americans on both sides of the political spectrum.”

The GOP’s protectionism detour has run its course

“Protectionism isn’t just an economic loser but also a political one. A key factor behind Trump’s 2024 victory was voter anger over rising costs. Higher tariffs, and the higher prices they create, cut directly against that concern.”

Correct the birthplace citizenship interpretation for economic security

“Nearly 100 academic studies have examined this topic, of which 86% reported the commonsense result: Low-skill immigrants push down the earnings and employment of lower-skilled, U.S.-born workers.”

Conservatives must embrace personal responsibility and reject victimhood

“When Congress is inevitably forced to enact needed reforms, demagogues will try to convince Americans that they’re victims. Indeed, there will be collateral damage because Americans entrusted their retirement to politicians who promised that future generations would sustain an unsustainable system forever.” 

Industrial policy is not populist

“Despite what some in the media say, this new industrial policy has not emerged out of populist demands. It has come from the strained efforts of politicians and intellectuals to justify business handouts using the language of populism, or simply to hide the reality of industrial policy from the public.”

AI must serve human flourishing

Trump’s dangerous economic experiment

Trump is bringing factories back. Where are the workers?

“The administration’s policies have opened a window to American opportunity, but it will not stay open long. Shipyards in Virginia and semiconductor factories in Arizona need skilled workers before contracts are even finalized.”