


Unnecessary licensing laws contribute to Iowa’s worker shortages
This article was originally published in the Gazette Professional regulations, like occupational licensing, often discourage work by making it harder to enter professions. As the economy recovers from the pandemic, businesses across Iowa are struggling to fill job...
‘Tax the Rich’ Mantra Is Rooted in Sociology, Not Economics
This article was originally published in Real Clear Politics Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s recent Met Gala dress sparked a renewed conversation on the perceived fairness of “the rich” paying their “fair share” in taxes. This leads to questions about who decides...
Biden’s Tax Policies Would Hamstring Economic Recovery and Social Mobility
This article was originally published on Merionwest.com “THE RECOVERY ITSELF IS LIKELY TO BE THE LARGEST JOB CREATOR THIS DECADE.” Debate over the Biden administration’s infrastructure bill is heating up. However, much of the discussion centers on how the...