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…
As Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan led an aggressive, ideologically driven campaign against businesses—one that often ignored consumer welfare in favor of government intervention. From reviving outdated laws like the Robinson-Patman Act to filing a record number of lawsuits (many of which failed), Khan’s tenure was marked Read more…
For millions of viewers, the Super Bowl is as much about the commercials as it is about the game. But this year, one ad sparked more than just conversation—it triggered bipartisan concern over patient safety and regulatory oversight. Hims/Hers, a telemedicine giant, ran a minute-long ad promoting its GLP-1 knockoff Read more…
Under the Biden administration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division waged an aggressive campaign against mergers and business practices that, in reality, benefited consumers, workers, and competition. Often referred to as “neo-Brandeisian” antitrust, their approach was better described as bizarro antitrust—where blocking competition Read more…
The rise of digital assets represents a new frontier in financial innovation, offering individuals the ability to transact freely while reinforcing economic stability. While cryptocurrency has often been viewed as an alternative to traditional financial systems, certain players in the space are demonstrating how blockchain technology can actually bolster the 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…
The Biden administration’s Justice Department is pushing an extreme and punitive antitrust remedy against Google, demanding that the company sell off its Chrome browser and even license its search index data to competitors. The DOJ’s case assumes that Google’s success stems not from consumer choice but from default agreements—despite clear 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…