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.

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.
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Washington’s Housing Fix Isn’t a Fix
Empower markets over bureaucrats. Allow private capital to flow. And most importantly, let builders build.

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.
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