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AIER educates people on the value of personal freedom, free enterprise, property rights, limited government and sound money. @thedailyeconomy
Great Barrington, MA
Joined May 2009
The Daily Economy brings together top minds to keep you informed about what's happening in economics and why it matters. Follow for daily insights!.
Welcome to The Daily Economy, a publication of @aier. We publish data-driven articles that explore the forces shaping our economy, politics, and culture. Follow us for daily insights!
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AIER’s @miltimore79 shows how prioritizing DEI spending at the DOT left critical aviation infrastructure neglected under Buttigieg.
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The SEC has incorrectly classified most crypto tokens as "investment contract securities" using the vague 1946 Howey Test, creating regulatory uncertainty. A crypto token should only be considered a security if its code includes the ability to make payments. Tokens that cannot
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When governments set a minimum wage above what businesses are paying, it has two primary effects:. 1) An increase in the number of people who want to work (due to the higher wage).2) A decrease in the number of workers businesses want to pay (as they are more expensive). Peter
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RT @VictorClaar: Thanks for making this possible, @aier . Looking forward to spending a couple of weeks with you before the fall semester b….
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June’s inflation uptick is attributable to tariffs on foreign-made goods. The rate of inflation will stabilize, but higher prices are here to stay. Read more from @WilliamJLuther in @thedailyeconomy:.
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June's uptick is attributable to tariffs on foreign-made goods. The rate of inflation will stabilize, but higher prices are here to stay.
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With Trump closing trade deals with the EU, businesses and consumers can now plan more effectively, which is the key to higher GDP and growth. AIER's @peter_c_earle joins @NEWSMAX to explain.
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The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 4.25-4.50% despite President Trump's calls for dramatic cuts to 1% or lower. AIER's @peter_c_earle offers key insights on what this means:. - Keeping low rates during COVID's "massive fiscal expansion and widespread supply.
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We are pleased to announce that Alexander Schmid, a dual comparative literature – political science PhD candidate at Louisiana State University, will be an AIER visiting research fellow this Summer. Mr. Schmid is a specialist in the political and economic thought of the
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RT @thedailyeconomy: The Federal Open Market Committee resisted calls from President Trump and others to cut rates, apparently satisfied wi….
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The Federal Open Market Committee resisted calls from President Trump and others to cut rates, apparently satisfied with employment levels and the pace of g ...
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.@JasonSorens explains how the intellectual rigor and highbrow mischief of figures like Buckley and Meyer forged modern conservatism, raising the question of whether today's populist right still cares enough to think deeply. Read his latest at @FUSIONaier:
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RT @JohnHoodNC: 1/2 @thomas_savidge is a research fellow at @aier and a @FreeConTalk signatory. Prior to joining AIER, he was a research d….
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Are the economic doomers right? How does government policy influence which industries thrive in America? Can rich people who think their taxes are too low pay more to the government instead?. @jmhorp joins @DominicJPino on the Econception podcast to discuss these questions and
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RT @DrSamuelGregg: Thanks @rc_markets for highlighting my @CivitasOutlook review of @PaulBlustein's new book on the #dollar 💵and why its do….
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Bas van der Vossen’s 2024 book on political philosophy is an excellent, if incomplete, primer for the interested everyman. Read Todd Myers review at @thedailyeconomy.
Bas van der Vossen’s "Political Philosophy: The Basics" is a clear, engaging primer on liberal political thought, offering accessible insight into key concepts like justice, freedom, and political obligation. While it leans heavily on modern liberal thinkers and underplays
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Interest rates need to come down, but it must be done cautiously. By sticking to a single monetary rule, interest rates can adjust more naturally with the market, without pressure from outside forces. @thomas_savidge explains on NEWSMAX.
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RT @thedailyeconomy: The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady in the face of rising tariffs may seem cautious, but @Bry….
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Entrepreneurs can’t reach for the future of innovation if they face the near-impossible burden of proving zero risk.
"The great achievements of civilization have come not from government bureaus but from individuals pursuing their own interests. Wherever masses have escaped grinding poverty, it’s been through capitalism and largely free trade. History shows clearly there’s no better way to
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The last month before @JMilei came into office, inflation was at about 20% a month in Argentina. Now inflation is heading to just 1% a month. The results speak for themselves. @DanielDiMartino joined @DominicJPino on the Econception podcast to discuss. Listen to the full
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We are pleased to announce that Dr. @VictorClaar., the Associate Professor of Economics at Florida Gulf Coast University, will be an AIER visiting research fellow this Summer. Dr. Claar has published extensively on trade, poverty, the philosophy of economics, and economic
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