As Congress pushes forward with a TikTok ban, Senior Fellow at the Market Institute John Tamny argues in a new piece at Real Clear Markets why Americans should not be so quick to support this move. He writes: “”Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Read more…
A push in Congress to ban Tiktok under the guise of national security concerns is picking up steam. Market Institute President Charles Sauer is pushing back in a new article at Real Clear Markets citing the extreme irony of creating an internet fire wall to block out a Chinese tech Read more…
In a new article at Real Clear Markets Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton draws attention to a TAC article by Daniel Hanley, a senior legal analyst at the Open Markets Institute, advocating for the revival of the Robinson-Patman Act under the leadership of Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan. Read more…
This week, 16 conservative think tanks and advocacy groups organized a coalition letter in opposition to the Biden Administration’s recent efforts to undermine the Medicare Advantage (MA) program. The letter argues that, in addition to being an extremely popular and more efficient form of coverage, Medicare Advantage stands as a protection against Read more…
In a recent article published in Real Clear Markets, Market Institute President Charles Sauer sheds light on Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren’s controversial stance regarding the proposed acquisition between Amazon and iRobot. Despite the potential adverse effects on local jobs, Senator Warren advocated for federal intervention to block the deal, demonstrating Read more…
In today’s bustling e-commerce landscape, hotel bookings constitute a significant 15 percent of all U.S. online transactions, with over 500 bookings occurring every minute. Despite the evident advantages of direct bookings with hotels, the dominance of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Expedia and Bookings, controlling 90 percent of the online Read more…
Debates surrounding TikTok’s ascent in the United States have sparked concerns over its potential to influence American culture and serve as a conduit for foreign influence, notably from China. Critics warn of an impending cultural shift, echoing fears of an “epidemic” driven by the platform’s widespread reach. However, a nuanced Read more…
In “Free Markets Under Attack from the Left and Right.” we examine the growing threats to free-market principles emanating from both ends of the political spectrum. From the use of the term “woke” capitalism to the resurgence of authoritarian tendencies, our paper sheds light on the challenges facing individual liberty and economic Read more…
In the aftermath of the tragic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the spotlight has once again turned to the state of America’s railroads and the proposed legislation aiming to improve safety measures within the industry. However, as time has passed, it’s become increasingly apparent that the policies being touted Read more…
In the world of politics and governance, burying contentious news under the rug is a practiced art. It’s a strategy often employed by officials to slip unfavorable announcements under the radar of public scrutiny. One common tactic? Releasing such news at times when attention is elsewhere, like late on a Read more…