Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton’s latest article in RealClearMarkets examines President Trump’s decision to fire Democrat FTC commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Slaughter—an unprecedented move that could reshape the agency’s direction. Critics argue this was a political purge to dismantle Lina Khan’s legacy, while others see it as a Read more…
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…
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…
The U.S. ban on flavored e-cigarettes was meant to curb youth vaping, but instead, it gave China control of the market. While American companies followed the rules, Chinese manufacturers flooded the U.S. with illegal flavored disposables—products they can’t even sell in their own country. Now, these unregulated imports make up Read more…
Energy independence means embracing all sources of energy, not limiting them. While President Trump’s executive actions to boost American energy production are a step in the right direction, his recent move to halt offshore wind projects could undermine this goal. Just like Biden’s LNG export freeze, restricting energy supply creates Read more…
On his first day as the 47th president, Donald Trump took swift action to protect Americans’ First Amendment rights by issuing an executive order aimed at ending federal censorship. This bold move underscores the need to prevent government officials from pressuring private companies into silencing dissent. Below, an excerpt from Read more…
In the era of woke capitalism, political lines are shifting as the traditional champions of free markets and government regulation seem to have swapped roles. The rise of ESG principles in business has led Republicans to advocate for increased government oversight, while progressives like Rep. Maxine Waters find themselves embracing Read more…
The Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in Real Clear Markets on EU Commissioner Thierry Breton’s view on his role as “the enforcer” through the Digital Services Act (DSA). Concerns arise over the Biden Administration’s stance on online censorship, with Lina Khan’s involvement and U.S. government silence. Read more…
Today, sixteen organizations representing taxpayer, limited government, and free market interests sent a letter to members of congress signaling their support for the Fiscal Responsibility Act, encouraging members to support the pro-taxpayer bill when it comes before a House vote. On May 29th, Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the White House Read more…
The Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in the Washington Examiner’s Restoring America series on the quickly approaching “X-Day” for a United States government default. He argues for a resolution to this impending crisis with both sides playing a crucial role. President Joe Biden and the Democratic Read more…