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March 30, 2020
Blog

When the Fed Tried to Save Main Street
… banking for the Federal Reserve to devote itself primarily to objectives set for it by the Congress, namely, guiding monetary policy and credit policy so as to exert its influence toward maintaining the value of the dollar and fostering orderly …
By George Selgin
March 30, 2020
Blog

The Response To The Coronavirus Must Be Internationalist, Not Nationalist
Economic nationalism was on the rise before the spread of COVID-19, and worryingly, it may be picking up even more as a result.
By Simon Lester and Huan Zhu
March 30, 2020
National Interest (Online)

Donald Trump Needs to Focus on Coronavirus (Not Fighting with China and the EU)
… S. policy. But that issue should be addressed in the future. The immediate imperative is to defeat COVID-19. Secretary Pompeo’s blundering performance suggests that the administration is as incapable of competently conducting foreign policy as combatting the coronavirus.
By Doug Bandow
March 29, 2020
UK Telegraph

It Isn’t Only ‘Key Workers’ Who Are Essential to Our Crisis Economy
… should implement social distancing. Third, they announced these existing measures would be reviewed after three weeks. Yes, communication of that policy was cack‐handed. Explaining that only those for whom leaving the house was “essential” to work should do so …
By Ryan Bourne
March 27, 2020
Blog

A Chance to Fix FISA
The FISA reauthorization bill qualifies as a promising start, but falls fall short of the fiery rhetoric we’ve heard lately about the need to overhaul the system.
By Julian Sanchez
March 27, 2020
Blog

How the WTO Can Help in the Efforts Against COVID-19
Instead of taking on the attitude of every country for itself, we must quickly recognize the global nature of this current crisis and respond in kind.
By Inu Manak
March 27, 2020
The National Interest (Online)

Donald Trump Offered to Help North Korea on Coronavirus. Why Not Iran?
Trump’s outreach to Pyongyang was a constructive gesture, but it needs to be accompanied by the easing of sanctions. Washington’s entire attitude toward Tehran is even worse.
By Ted Galen Carpenter
March 26, 2020
Blog

Let’s Distance from “Buy American” Protectionism
As a general matter—and, especially during a pandemic—the White House should avoid measures that impede Americans’ access to affordable, quality medical supplies.
By Daniel J. Ikenson and Logan Kolas
March 26, 2020
Blog

Congress Set to Pass $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Bill
The Senate has passed a $2.2 trillion aid bill in response to the coronavirus crisis. The bill is expected to be passed quickly by the House and signed by the president.
By Chris Edwards
March 26, 2020
The American Conservative

Now’s the Time to Become a Truly ‘America First’ Military
With coronavirus killing the economy, we can no longer afford to project power everywhere.
By Doug Bandow
March 26, 2020
National Interest (Online)

North Korean Missile Tests Are Not in Lockdown During Coronavirus Pandemic
Demonstrating that Kim is in control and will not let the coronavirus disrupt national defense is important for maintaining his legitimacy in the eyes of the North Korean people and elite.
By Eric Gomez
March 25, 2020
Blog

The Coronavirus Is Not a Good Argument for Protectionism
Every country needs to have a plan for ensuring that it can get medical equipment when it needs it. But it’s costly and risky to seek self-sufficiency in this production, and it’s better for everyone to maintain a cooperative international approach to making these products.
By Simon Lester
March 25, 2020
National Interest (Online)

How the Coronavirus Shows North Korea Doesn’t Matter That Much to America
It is good that Washington isn’t so easily distracted by Pyongyang’s actions
By Doug Bandow
March 25, 2020
CalMatters

Should Californians Fix Prop. 13 or the State’s Whole System of Taxation?
While voters continue to give Proposition 13 an overwhelming nearly two-thirds approval rating, there are serious questions about whether the tax cap still accomplishes more good than harm.
By Michael D. Tanner and David Hervey
March 25, 2020
Research Briefs in Economic Policy

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Border Walls and Crime: Evidence from the Secure Fence Act
By Ryan Abman and Hisham Foad

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When the Fed Tried to Save Main Street

The Response To The Coronavirus Must Be Internationalist, Not Nationalist

Donald Trump Needs to Focus on Coronavirus (Not Fighting with China and the EU)

It Isn’t Only ‘Key Workers’ Who Are Essential to Our Crisis Economy

A Chance to Fix FISA

How the WTO Can Help in the Efforts Against COVID-19

Donald Trump Offered to Help North Korea on Coronavirus. Why Not Iran?

Let’s Distance from “Buy American” Protectionism

Congress Set to Pass $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Bill

Now’s the Time to Become a Truly ‘America First’ Military

North Korean Missile Tests Are Not in Lockdown During Coronavirus Pandemic

The Coronavirus Is Not a Good Argument for Protectionism

How the Coronavirus Shows North Korea Doesn’t Matter That Much to America

Should Californians Fix Prop. 13 or the State’s Whole System of Taxation?

Border Walls and Crime: Evidence from the Secure Fence Act