Economic Dynamism

We consider the principles, policies, and culture that support free market capitalism.

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A Year of Tariff-Induced Stagnation

Broad-based tariffs won’t “liberate” anyone; they’re simply another way for the government to impose self-inflicted economic wounds.

Richard Stern
Economic Dynamism
Apr 2, 2026

End Long-Term Capital Gains Taxes

It’s time for a Roth Revolution.

Michael Toth
Economic Dynamism
Apr 1, 2026

The Tax Code Is the Abundance Agenda’s Missing Villain

A debate focused almost entirely on permitting and regulatory reform is insufficient. The tax code cannot remain a footnote. It is the missing villain.

Veronique de Rugy, Adam Michel
Economic Dynamism
Mar 31, 2026

Washington’s Housing Fix Isn’t a Fix

Empower markets over bureaucrats. Allow private capital to flow. And most importantly, let builders build.

Tobias Peter
Economic Dynamism
Mar 25, 2026

The Economist Who Knew Too Much

Peru’s situation highlights a broader lesson: development rarely turns on electing the “right guy” alone; it depends on whether a country is willing to adopt the institutions that make prosperity possible.

Julia R. Cartwright
Economic Dynamism
Mar 24, 2026

The Tragedy of Paul Ehrlich

In Ehrlich's view of the world, every new person is just a stomach and a pair of hands.

Economic Dynamism
Mar 23, 2026

Cut Licensing, Cut Prices, Embrace AI

There’s a quiet and much more practical reform that could win support from both sides and truly bring down prices: occupational licensing. 

Kevin Frazier
Economic Dynamism
Mar 19, 2026
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The Trump Administration’s Venture Capitalist State

Paul Mueller
Economic Dynamism
Mar 18, 2026

Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations Turns 250

Graham McAleer
Economic Dynamism
Mar 13, 2026

AI Needs Consumer Choice, Not Bureaucratic Control

Kevin Frazier
Economic Dynamism
Mar 3, 2026

The Start-Up Paradox: The Coming Red Shift in Innovation

Arthur Herman
Economic Dynamism
Feb 26, 2026

Oren Cass's Bad Timing

Michael Toth
Economic Dynamism
Feb 18, 2026

Kevin Warsh’s Challenge to Fed Groupthink

Jonathan Hartley
Economic Dynamism
Feb 10, 2026
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A Year of Tariff-Induced Stagnation

Broad-based tariffs won’t “liberate” anyone; they’re simply another way for the government to impose self-inflicted economic wounds.

Civitas Outlook
Another Reason for Regime Change: Iran’s Flagrant Assault on the Rules of War

The rules of war are not complicated. Militaries may strike military targets. Militaries may not deliberately target civilians or threaten the commerce of neutral nations.

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