Published by the Foundation for Economic Education
November 21, 2009 | Subscribe via RSS
“Fear that the economy might fall back into recession is compelling Congress to extend unemployment benefits and incentives for homebuying that lawmakers hope will help sustain growth.” (Washington Times, Wednesday)
The route is all too familiar.
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In Print:
Barack Obama changed the rules when he intervened in the bankruptcies of GM and Chysler. There's no telling what the consequences will be for the economy. Also in this issue: A Nobel Prize we can rejoice over, a clunker of a government program, and a depression you never heard of.
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by Richard A. Epstein
by Bruce Yandle
by Paul Armentano
by Tyler Watts
by John Stossel
by Thomas Szasz
by Robert Higgs
by Art Carden
Reviewed by William L. Anderson
Reviewed by John Tamny
Comment by Tom DelMundo on 28 October 2009:
Unempolyment Benefits =”sustain growth”. ROFL
Comment by Louie in Seattle on 28 October 2009:
I am a 57-year-old Information Technology professional, with many skills, and have been out of work since May 1st. I have had one interview since then, and they picked someone else. Age discrimination?
Unemployment insurance is the only think keeping me from losing my house. Roll on the floor laughing until you lose YOUR house.
Comment by Cam on 28 October 2009:
I’m sorry Louie, I didn’t realize that you were entitled to our money, my bad…