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The SEC's Big New Climate Disclosure Rule
13 maart 2024 · 10 min
What benefit does the Securities and Exchange Commission's new climate disclosure rule offer investors? Jennifer Schulp offers a few ideas why the agency adopted the new disclosure mandate. Lees meer
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Congress's Proposed Effective Ban on TikTok Advances
12 maart 2024 · 17 min
t's an immensely popular social media app, but if a proposed new law goes into effect, TikTok would face a nationwide ban in the U.S. if the app isn't divested from Beijing-based ByteDance. It raises questions for both the free speech rights of producers and users, and the property rights of company owners. Cato's Jennifer Huddleston and Paul Matzko comment. Lees meer
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Why Do Puerto Rico's Potatoes Come from Canada? (It's the Jones Act)
11 maart 2024 · 15 min
The Jones Act's costs are especially high in Puerto Rico, where the 100-year-old shipping law affects everything from where food comes from to the mix of industries that Puerto Ricans might undertake. Economist Russell Hillberry explains. Lees meer
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How Courts Grapple with "Reverse Warrants"
8 maart 2024 · 10 min
Courts have witnessed the rise of "reverse warrants." Brent Skorup discusses how courts so far have managed the process. Lees meer
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Undivide Us
7 maart 2024 · 15 min
Many Americans believe that civil dialogue with their fellow Americans is virtually impossible. Kristina Kendall's new film, Undivide Us, addresses that notion directly and offers a hopeful way forward for productive conversation in a polarized age. Lees meer
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Dozens of States Continue to Attack Donor Privacy
6 maart 2024 · 11 min
The privacy of donors who give to nonprofits deserves protection, and indeed the Supreme Court has protected that privacy on more than one occasion. Some states aren't getting the message. Matt Nese of People United for Privacy Foundation explains how. Lees meer
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A Massive Federal Database Contains All of Your Trading Information
5 maart 2024 · 12 min
Want to keep your trades private? Good luck. The Securities and Exchange Commission wants that data. Jennifer Schulp and Brent Skorup detail the warrantless collection of your private trading data. Lees meer
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White House Strongly Supports Widely Abused Surveillance Authorities
4 maart 2024 · 14 min
There are new wrinkles in the struggle to renew federal surveillance authorities, and the White House doesn't seem concerned about the programs' long history of abuse. Patrick Eddington explains. Lees meer
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Mitch McConnell’s Legacy Includes Freeing Political Speech
1 maart 2024 · 22 min
In assessing the legacy of Mitch McConnell as a Republican leader in the U.S. Senate, it's important to include his large role in radically reducing the regulation of Americans’ political speech. Cato's John Samples explains. Lees meer
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SCOTUS Hears the NetChoice Cases
29 februari 2024 · 16 min
The Supreme Court this week heard arguments challenging and defending laws in Florida and Texas that constrain internet platforms in setting their own rules for users. How did the justices receive those arguments? David Inserra, Jennifer Huddleston, and Tommy Berry comment. Lees meer
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A Frosty Reception for Wendy's over Dynamic Pricing
28 februari 2024 · 11 min
Wendy's toyed with the idea of dynamic pricing for their menus, and then quickly walked those comments back. But the general ire for dynamic pricing shouldn't invite politicians to get involved. Ryan Bourne explains. Lees meer
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Presidential Candidates Speak (or Not) on Central Bank Digital Currency
27 februari 2024 · 12 min
Trump and Biden have different takes on CBDCs, to say the least. And now states are moving in a variety of ways to account for the proposed new currency in their commercial codes. Nick Anthony explains. Lees meer
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Chiaverini v. Evanoff
27 februari 2024 · 9 min
If an arrest warrant is issued without probable cause that a crime has been committed, the person arrested can sue for “malicious prosecution.” But there's a catch, and the Supreme Court will have to grapple with it this term. Tommy Berry explains. Lees meer
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FERC's Quorum Problem and US Energy
23 februari 2024 · 8 min
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has a role to play in managing the multistate movement of energy, but it's not clear the agency will be able to do the job in the near term. Cato’s Travis Fisher explains. Lees meer
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Dollarization at the End of the Javier Milei Honeymoon
22 februari 2024 · 14 min
His most recent package of reforms has stalled. Will Javier Milei now turn his full attention to securing dollarization to rescue Argentina from the costs of inflation? Daniel Raisbeck and Gabriela Calderon de Burgos explain the stakes. Lees meer
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Has US Middle East Policy Failed?
21 februari 2024 · 11 min
The US has a particular way of engaging with the Middle East, and it doesn't serve US interests particularly well. Jon Hoffman explains. Lees meer
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State Fiscal Health and Cost‐Saving Strategies
20 februari 2024 · 16 min
State fiscal health was surprisingly good during and after the pandemic, but state debt expenses have increased as the Federal Reserve has tried to quell inflation. Marc Joffe offers some advice for states seeking cost savings. Lees meer
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The President's Odd and Expansive Conception of "Junk Fees"
19 februari 2024 · 17 min
When you hear complaints from the White House about "junk fees," it's worth digging into what that refers to and notably what it does not refer to. Ryan Bourne parses the rhetoric. Lees meer
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The Broken Budget Process Demands Fixes Big and Small
16 februari 2024 · 14 min
Over the last few decades, the share of spending subjected to a normal budget process has been very small. Fixing it should be a high priority in Congress. Romina Boccia explains the high stakes for acting sooner versus later. Lees meer
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97% of Green Card Applications Will Not Get Approved This Year
15 februari 2024 · 18 min
The approval rate for green card applications is remarkably low. David Bier explains in a new paper how to improve the backlogged process of welcoming new people to the United States. Lees meer
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Frederick Douglass among Heroes of Progress
14 februari 2024 · 10 min
Author Alexander Hammond details the contributions that puts Frederick Douglass in the ranks of the Heroes of Progress. Lees meer
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How Committed Is the US to NATO?
13 februari 2024 · 12 min
Remarks from Donald Trump on how the US would treat a Russia-led attack on fellow NATO members earned the ire of the group’s defenders, so it's worth asking: What are US obligations to the alliance? Justin Logan comments. Lees meer
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Congress Should Reject the OECD's Planned Tax Cartel
13 februari 2024 · 11 min
In an era marked by global trade and digital transformation, the international tax landscape is at a crucial juncture. The OECD would like to create an international tax cartel. Adam Michel explains why Congress should reject the proposal. Lees meer
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Biden's Liquefied Natural Gas Export "Pause" Makes No Sense
12 februari 2024 · 13 min
US-derived LNG exports can serve a variety of American interests at once, and yet the Biden White House seems to want to keep it in the ground. Travis Fisher details the President's error. Lees meer
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As Surveillance Fight Rises Again, New Fed Spyware Is Revealed
10 februari 2024 · 12 min
When the feds turn ads into spyware, surveillance tools demand more public scrutiny. Patrick Eddington explains. Lees meer
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The Road to Freedom: Estonia's Rise from Soviet Vassal State to One of the Freest Nations on Earth
9 februari 2024 · 52 min
In his new book, The Road to Freedom: Estonia’s Rise from Soviet Vassal State to One of the Freest Nations on Earth, Matthew D. Mitchell and his coauthors recount the fall and rise of Estonian freedom. Lees meer
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Cato Institute Lands on FBI's "Vexsome" List for FOIA Requests
7 februari 2024 · 8 min
Why did the Cato Institute land on the FBI's list of "vexsome" filers of FOIA requests? Patrick Eddington explains. Lees meer
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Containing Medicaid Costs at the State Level
6 februari 2024 · 13 min
Medicaid is consistently among the top two expenditure categories in every state budget, but Medicaid spending levels vary greatly among states. Marc Joffe discusses how to shrink the program. Lees meer
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Reviving Federalism to Tackle the Government Debt Crisis
5 februari 2024 · 9 min
An important way to tackle America’s debt problem is to devolve a large part of federal spending to the states, allowing them to fund it themselves. Chris Edwards explains in a new paper. Lees meer
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"Nicotinophobia" Is for the Children
1 februari 2024 · 11 min
The anti-tobacco crusade morphed ever so slowly into an anti-nicotine crusade. If it continues unimpeded, the costs could be quite high. Jeff Singer explains. Lees meer
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Context for the Fresh Calls for War with Iran
31 januari 2024 · 13 min
An attack on a US outpost leaves three service members dead, and some Republicans want war with Iran sooner than later. But the calls for war happily ignore several uncomfortable facts and critical context. Justin Logan explains. Lees meer
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Fresh Chaos at the Border Doesn't Change What's Needed to Rationalize Immigration
30 januari 2024 · 12 min
It's utterly irrational to expect that making illegal immigration the only immigration would give US policymakers better options at the border. David Bier explains. Lees meer
What Biden Can Do After Another Failed Border Deal
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Milei at the World Economic Forum
30 januari 2024 · 11 min
Daniel Raisbeck evaluates both Javier Milei's message to the World Economic Forum and the status of the Milei agenda in Argentina. Lees meer
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Taiwanese Elections and the Looming China Threat
23 januari 2024 · 14 min
How will elections in Taiwan change the country's posture with respect to China's desire to seize control? Cato's Eric Gomez comments. Lees meer
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How Do Europe's Speech Restrictions Impact US Speakers?
23 januari 2024 · 16 min
Europe's heavy-handed regulatory approach to tech and speech may not leave US speakers unaffected. Cato's David Inserra and Jennifer Huddleston explain. Lees meer
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Will China's Military Dysfunction Buy Taiwan Time to Build Its Defenses?
18 januari 2024 · 13 min
Taiwan should arm up according to Cato's Eric Gomez. Corruption and other problems in China's military could give them the time to do so. Lees meer
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National Rifle Association v. Vullo
15 januari 2024 · 20 min
When a New York regulatory agency tried to get groups doing business with the NRA to end those business relationships, it may have run afoul of the First Amendment. Cato's Walter Olson and Andrew Grossman comment on National Rifle Association v. Vullo. Lees meer
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The SEC's Embarrassing Hack Should Deliver Greater Scrutiny
12 januari 2024 · 16 min
In the wake of the SEC's market-moving hack on social media, it's appropriate to examine where the agency ought to do more (securing its own data) and less (collecting too much data). Jennifer Schulp explains. Lees meer
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New Punitive Crypto Rules Attack Financial Privacy
11 januari 2024 · 12 min
A new federal law means jail time and fines if you don't report the identities of people providing you with large amounts of crypto. Nick Anthony explains why it's another federal assault on financial privacy. Lees meer
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Farm Bill Sows Dysfunction for American Agriculture
11 januari 2024 · 13 min
Why are some farmers so troubled by farm subsidies? Cato's Paul Best explains. Lees meer
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Tech Regulation and Legal Challenges in 2024
10 januari 2024 · 15 min
Last year was a wild one for would-be tech regulators. State governments, Congress, and federal agencies are all still champing at the bit to impose some new restrictions on big and small tech firms alike. David Inserra and Jennifer Huddleston comment. Lees meer
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Nitazenes and the Consequences of Drug Prohibition
9 januari 2024 · 25 min
Nitazenes are a relatively new category of opioids, and their high potency demands a rational policy response. Jeff Singer explains. Lees meer
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The Milei Agenda for Argentina So Far
5 januari 2024 · 10 min
Argentina’s Javier Milei has an ambitious regulatory agenda, but lawmakers will still have their say on a large portion of it. Daniel Raisbeck discusses what Argentina's new president has announced so far. Lees meer
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The Influence of Herbert Spencer
4 januari 2024 · 12 min
Sociologist Herbert Spencer was "light years" ahead of his contemporaries in grappling with some very modern problems of political economy. Libertarianism.org's Paul Meany explains. Lees meer
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The Sociology of Herbert Spencer
3 januari 2024 · 13 min
Herbert Spencer once loomed large in social science. Is he receiving his due in the modern era? Paul Meany discusses how a major thinker was celebrated, forgotten, and remembered again. Lees meer
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Certificate of Need and Government-Run Health Care
2 januari 2024 · 16 min
For many states in the southeast, certificate of need laws have needlessly complicated the delivery of health services. Cato's Jeff Singer describes some differences among CON and non-CON states. We spoke in November. Lees meer
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Human Freedom Continues Worrying Decline
29 december 2023 · 12 min
The Human Freedom Index tracks human freedom across multiple dimensions for the bulk of humanity. Ian Vasquez details the latest iteration. Lees meer
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The Big Impact of FDA's Drug Delays
28 december 2023 · 12 min
The FDA's decisions to approve or delay drugs can have major impacts well beyond the health of Americans. Michael Cannon explains how FDA's delays approving contraception impacted women in the labor market. Lees meer
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Globalization Delivers the Goods (and Liberates Our Time)
27 december 2023 · 11 min
Even critics of globalization admit that it's delivered the world's bounty to our doorsteps. Gabriella Beaumont-Smith details how globalization also gives us back our valuable time. Lees meer
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The Fundamentals of International Trade They Don't Want You to Know
26 december 2023 · 10 min
Trade is a positive-sum game, and when you keep a few fundamentals of trade front and center, it becomes harder for politicians to confuse the issue. Economist Andreas Freytag explains. Lees meer
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