As Market Institute recently argued, lawmakers too often respond to high-profile tragedies by expanding government power rather than addressing the actual causes of a problem or recognizing where existing market incentives are already working. In the case of East Palestine, Norfolk Southern faced more than $2.2 billion in financial consequences Read more…
A new op-ed by Charles Sauer in DC Journal makes a straightforward but often overlooked point: how goods move across the country directly affects what Americans pay at the checkout counter. Transportation costs are embedded in nearly every product. When those costs rise, prices follow. When they fall, the benefits Read more…
A new op-ed by Charles Sauer in RealClearMarkets raises a pointed—and uncomfortable—question: why are some Republicans embracing the very kinds of policies they once criticized for driving up prices? At a time when Washington claims to be focused on lowering costs, Sauer argues that policymakers risk repeating the same mistakes Read more…
In the wake of the East Palestine, Ohio derailment, Congress rushed to respond—but instead of investigating the root causes, lawmakers reached for more regulation. In a surprising twist, some Republicans joined Democrats in pushing a bill loaded with mandates that catered more to union demands than to actual rail safety. Read more…
The Market Institute has a new paper out on train nationalization and over regulation. The rail industry has been a critical part of the United States’ infrastructure, transporting a significant portion of exports and freight. Despite heavy regulation, it remains a vital component of the country’s economic landscape. However, calls Read more…