Economics on Townhall

How Obama and Friends Are Stifling Our Economy Mon Apr 23

Bruce Bialosky

If you’ve recently tried to refinance your home, you’re probably quite aware of the changes in the lending market from a few years back. Even though interest rates have been held artificially low by the Federal Reserve, obtaining financing can be worse than getting a tooth extracted – even if you have pristine credit. That same market exists for commercial loans, and that’s why I sat down with industry guru Steve Gold to discover what’s going on. ... more
Good Economists Wed Apr 18

Walter E. Williams

It's difficult to be a good economist and simultaneously be perceived as compassionate. To be a good economist, one has to deal with reality. To appear compassionate, often one has to avoid unpleasant questions, use "caring" terminology and view reality as optional. ... more
Another Day, Another Administration Witch Hunt Wed Apr 18

David Harsanyi

This week, President Barack Obama is taking the fight to "oil speculators" and "market manipulation" (nee "free enterprise"), demanding that traders put up more money for transactions and government ratchet up enforcement and monitoring. ... more
America Won't Get Rich by Relying on the Permanent Poor Wed Apr 18

Ben Shapiro

America is a land of class mobility. That's what makes America a magnet destination for people all over the world: Come to America and make something of yourself. ... more
Obama's Plan To Raise Taxes Ignores Fundamental Economics Fri Apr 13

Donald Lambro

WASHINGTON - President Obama admitted this week that the "Buffett Rule," his plan to raise taxes on wealthier Americans, is "a gimmick." ... more
Obama's Latest Executive Order Doubles Down on the Frack Attack Fri Apr 13

Erika Johnsen
Sackett v. EPA: The Battle Is Won, but the War Is Just Beginning Fri Apr 13

Erika Johnsen
Only Voters Can Stop the Insidious Spread of Socialism Fri Apr 13

Diana West

Now that Election 2012 is shaping up as a contest between President Obama and Mitt Romney, an observation and a prediction. ... more
How Nice: CFPB to Overhaul the Mortgage Industry Tue Apr 10

Erika Johnsen
Income Mobility, Not Income Gaps Sun Apr 1

Jay W. Richards

All-American rocker Bruce Springsteen has taken to the pages of Rolling Stone magazine to lament the existence of income inequality in our country today: “You cannot have a social contract with the enormous income disparity — you’re going to slice the country down the middle. It’s not going to hold.” ... more
It's the Economy, Mister President Sun Apr 1

Salena Zito

The owner of Tommy Gilbert’s Hobby Shop expects summer’s tourist season to be impacted by what he calls an “alarming” rise in gasoline prices. ... more
Entrepreneurs exploit economics of Syria uprising Wed Mar 21

Reuters News
U.S. to Impose Tariffs on 'Unfairly Subsidized' Chinese Solar Panels Wed Mar 21

Erika Johnsen
Complex Societies Need Simple Laws Wed Mar 14

John Stossel

"If you have 10,000 regulations," Winston Churchill said, "you destroy all respect for law." ... more
'We Can’t Wait!' Obama Harnesses More Control Over Private Businesses Sun Mar 11

Austin Hill

Barack Obama often seems annoyed by the limitations of his office these days, especially with a Congress that occasionally disagrees with him. ... more
Waffle House Economics Sun Mar 11

Doug French

The food chain is ubiquitous in the South. Its buildings are tiny, while its signs are tall and impossible to miss in bright yellow with black letters. ... more
Weak U.S. Economy Still the Leading Issue for Voters Fri Mar 2

Donald Lambro

President Obama may be getting great pleasure from the Republicans' lengthening battle over who can beat him in November. But he faces a much stronger opponent between now and then: a weakened U.S. economy. ... more
Let's Kill All the Banks! Fri Mar 2

Neal Boortz

Let’s see ... how was it the Fox News Channel anchor phrased it? Oh yeah. Here we go: “Bank of America is going to penalize some of its customers by charging them a fee for their checking accounts.” ... more
It's Happening: 5 Coal-Fired Power Plants Shutting Down Thu Mar 1

Erika Johnsen
Tokyo gets economics lesson from London Olympics chairman Thu Mar 1

Reuters News
New Campaign Ad...From a 5-Year-Old Thu Mar 1

Rhode Island

Hudson Hinckley, son of Rhode Island U.S. Senate Candidate Barry Hinckley, is only five years old but he's got quite a few messages for RI voters! ... more
Equality or Inequality Wed Feb 29

Walter E. Williams

Rick Santorum's speech at the Detroit Economic Club stirred a bit of controversy when he said: "I'm not about equality of result when it comes to income inequality. There is income inequality in America. There always has been, and hopefully -- and I do say that -- there always will be." ... more
Winter Gas Prices Hit Record High Sun Feb 26

Erika Johnsen
I Tried to Open a Lemonade Stand Fri Feb 24

John Stossel

Want to open a business in America? It isn't easy. ... more
Sex and the Power of Economics Sat Feb 18

Daniel J. Mitchell

It seems that many of the statists I debate and deal with support punitive taxation for reasons of spite and envy. As such, they don’t really care about the impact on either the economy or tax revenues. ... more
Incentives Matter: Rand Paul Proposes Bonuses for Federal Employees that Identify Budget Savings Mon Feb 13

Erika Johnsen