Price controls might seem like a quick fix for rising costs but they often lead to shortages and market distortions, explains Ryan Bourne in his new book “War on Prices.”
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European nations are facing increased pressure to take a larger role in their own security, with calls for NATO changes to enable European allies to field most conventional forces. However, historical resistance and bureaucratic tactics pose significant challenges.
How to Force Europe to Do Its Fair Share for NATO
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No matter how well-intentioned the reason to impose censorship, it ultimately undermines democracy, and threatens individual liberty and social progress.
Big Brother’s Censorship Will Harm Those They Claim to Protect
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The FTC escalated its antitrust investigation into Nvidia by issuing subpoenas, at a time when both sides of the political spectrum are raising concerns about monopolization in tech, including AI. However, it's important not to confuse early innovators who create new markets or benefit consumers with illegal monopoly behavior. It's worrisome that the anti-tech sentiment of "big is bad" might push antitrust actions against leading innovators, especially in a globally competitive field like AI, comments Jennifer Huddleston.
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A new survey suggests that the book battles we’ve seen in schools reflect real national polarization. But local control of public schooling has perhaps mitigated their spread.
New Survey: Polarization Is Deep, But Localism Might Be Averting Book “Banning” Battles
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Artificial Intelligence is reshaping classrooms nationwide, but should students be allowed to use A.I. tools like ChatGPT in their coursework? Some say it’s cheating, others see it as essential for future careers. Listen to the new Sphere episode: https://lnkd.in/gCaaz8NX
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Vice President Kamala Harris recently injected some policy ideas that would harm families and could increase the cost of living.
Kamala Harris's Misguided Family Policy
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Cato scholar Scott Lincicome argues that Nippon Steel’s bid to acquire US Steel should proceed. “The vitality of the company, as well as the US steel industry and our economy more broadly are best positioned this way.”
On the Nippon Steel-US Steel Deal, Politics (Again) Tops Policy
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New data from Arizona, the first state to pass universal Education Savings Accounts, shows school choice isn't just about freedom—it's also saving the state money.
New Arizona Data Shows School Choice Is Saving the State Money
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