305. Preserve Liberty with Less Government | Weekly Prosperity Pulse #7

Navigating this week’s economic developments to fuel prosperity

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Highlights from This Week

• Nobel Prize in Economics: Was It Deserved?
  My latest YouTube video analyzes whether the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics was justified.

• Federal Spending and Accountability
  In a quick chat with

  Kevin R. Kosar
  , we discussed how presidents can take the lead in tackling federal spending issues while holding Congress accountable for the deficit.

My short chat with Vance Ginn about OMB and the budget deficit.

• Rent Control and Housing Crisis
  At American Institute for Economic Research, I examine how rent control policies worsen housing shortages, hurting the people they intend to help. These policies are far from the solution to our housing affordability crisis. Check out the republished version at

  The Freemen News-Letter
  , too.

• Texas vs. California: A Model Comparison
  This piece from Texas Taxpayers explores Texas and California's contrasting economic policies, highlighting which model drives better growth, jobs, and opportunity.

• Government’s Role in Family Empowerment
  More government intervention isn’t the solution for strong families. Read my analysis at EconLib for why economic freedom supports family stability.

• Talking Deficits with AEI
  In this conversation with Kevin Kosar, we dive into the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) role and its impact on the federal deficit. Check it out here.

• North Dakota’s Tax Revolt?
  Could North Dakota end property taxes? This MarketWatch article explores a potential property tax repeal and its implications.

• Amnesty and Medicare for All: Feasible?
  Is it realistic to combine amnesty with Medicare for All? My latest commentary at Washington Times unpacks the costs and consequences.

• Kansas Economic Outlook Post-Jobs Report
  Kansas faces economic headwinds—read my Kansas Policy Institute analysis on how the latest jobs report impacts future growth.

• FEMA: Prepared or Failing?
  Relying on FEMA may be more of a problem than a solution. Check out my critique republished at Capitalism Magazine.

• Louisiana’s Labor Market
  Louisiana’s labor market shows signs of improvement but still needs work. Read my full analysis at Pelican Institute.

• Healthcare Reform
  Check out my co-authored article with Dr. Deane Waldman on healthcare reform, where we dive into why free-market principles should guide the way for more efficient, affordable healthcare.

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What I’m Learning

• Great WSJ article by Senator Rand Paul on the high cost of tariffs.

• Informative NetChoice article by Patrick Hedger on the ridiculousness of Lina Khan’s actions at the Federal Trade Commission.

• Reason has an excellent piece on the importance of eliminating the tax collecting agency in Argentina by Javier Milei. What if the US did this?

• Books I’m Reading:

  • The Road to Freedom by Joseph Stiglitz.

Let People Prosper Show podcast

The Let People Prosper Show features deep discussions on hot topics:

• Episode 118 (Yesterday):
  I interviewed Dr. Peter Boettke, a Distinguished University Professor of Economics at George Mason University, the BB&T Professor for the Study of Capitalism, and the Director of the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Pete discusses the evolution of economic thought, the importance of education in shaping economists, and the role of government in economics.

304. Understanding Economics for a Better World with Dr. Pete Boettke | Let People Prosper Ep. 119🎙️

• Episode 119 (Next Thursday):
  Don’t miss next week’s episode with Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future (PTF). We discuss the critical role of energy in the economy and national security, the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act, and the contrasting energy policies of the Biden-Harris and Trump administrations. We explore the future of energy production, the influence of state policies, and the impact of ESG on the energy sector. The discussion emphasizes the need for government accountability and the importance of efficient energy practices for the benefit of all Americans.

• Did you miss This Week’s Economy episode 83?

303. Emerging Election Debates, Newsom's Gas Controls, & Nobel Prize Winners | This Week's Economy Ep. 83

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