From the Cover
The New Age of Big Government
Made worse by the 2001–2003 tax cuts, the looming federal fiscal crisis means more government intervention in human lives.
Features
The Real Oil Problem
Behind the myths of an oil crisis and an oil weapon is a very real danger posed by a clumsy and shortsighted cartel.
Economics at the Pump
Does “anti–price gouging” legislation really help gasoline consumers?
Politics and Coporate Crime Legislation
If politically powerful corporations feared corporate crime laws, then why are so many statutes on the books?
Another Look at Biotech Regulation
Are Europe’s labeling laws for genetically modified foods cost-effective, or even necessary?
A Troubling Requirement
Why should the FASB require the expensing of options if it has no idea how it should be done?