In sports, a good defense can win championships—but in economics, too much defense leads to disaster. President Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariff plan is a classic case of playing not to lose instead of playing to win. By raising trade barriers in response to foreign tariffs, Trump isn’t strengthening the Read more…
President Trump ran on increasing American energy production. To achieve energy dominance, it will require a whole of industry approach, without limitations by the government. In a new article at RealClearEnergy, Market Institute President Charles Sauer advocates for any and all energy sources to be leveraged. He writes: “Say what Read more…
Non-profits aren’t always what they seem. While they enjoy tax-exempt status, many operate just like businesses—without the same level of transparency or tax burden. Credit unions, for example, are rapidly expanding by acquiring private banks, leveraging government-created advantages to outcompete their for-profit counterparts. This distortion raises serious questions about fairness, Read more…
The much-hyped resurgence of labor unions under the Biden administration just hit another major setback. In 2022, pro-union activists celebrated a rare victory when an Amazon warehouse in New York voted to unionize. They hoped it would be the start of a movement. Instead, it’s looking more like an anomaly. Read more…
New FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson’s first major initiative targets big tech’s content moderation practices under the guise of antitrust enforcement. But as Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton writes in RealClear Markets, this approach mirrors the same government overreach used by the Biden administration to pressure social media platforms into Read more…
New tariffs aren’t just an economic policy—they’re a direct hit on working-class Americans. As Market Institute President Charles Sauer explains in RealClearMarkets, tariffs act as a hidden tax, raising prices on essential goods and squeezing families who are already struggling to make ends meet. While politicians push tariffs as a Read more…
The fire burning, the banjo playing, the stories, and the sweet aromatic smell of grains—nothing is more Americana than the moonshiner, risking it all to provide for their families while battling the government. Today, a modern equivalent exists, but instead of distilling spirits, they’re producing something we all use—plastic. In Read more…
The Biden administration’s approach to housing policy was marked by regulatory overreach, higher costs, and a misguided focus on DEI initiatives. As a result, homeownership became increasingly unattainable for many Americans. Now, President Trump is taking decisive action to reverse course and restore a functioning housing market. Market Institute President Read more…
In his successful bid to become Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Andrew Ferguson promised to end Lina Khan’s war on business. Yet, just weeks into his tenure, he’s keeping one of her most radical policies in place—the 2023 revised merger guidelines. As Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton explains Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 26, 2025 The Market Institute Supports the Reintroduction of the RESTORE Patent Rights Act Washington, D.C. – The Market Institute welcomes the reintroduction of the bipartisan RESTORE Patent Rights Act, sponsored by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Tom Cotton (R-AR), alongside Representatives Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) and Madeleine Read more…