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Regulation: Why didn’t the government’s regulations regulate BP?

Could it be because of inherent contradictions that render government regulation self-defeating?

Government regulation: The Truth About “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair

In the end, even Upton Sinclair rejected the un-intended consequences of his own work.
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Critical thinking: How to think about regulation

There’s a lot of talk these days about the need for increased government regulation, but we need to make sure our regulations are coming from the best source, and regulating the most important things.
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Rand Paul and the Freedom of Association

I had this letter printed in the paper this morning in Tucson, AZ

Recessions: What can we learn from the severe recession of the early 80s?

Does the history of this period suggest that Statist ideas are correct, or in error?

Financial reform: Is Congress regulating its way to the next crisis?

Even the regulators didn’t know all the regulations before the 2008 meltdown. Will even more regulations solve the problem?

Strategic thinking: Common Comments, Our Responses, New Progress

Correcting misconceptions, reporting progress, previewing plans

One Subject at a Time: Stop the Annual Spring Spending Spree

Congress is at it again, combining unrelated subjects into giant, expensive bills. The One Subject At A Time Act would slow them down.
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Feds mandate local unionization: Do you want the federal government to run your local government?

There’s a lot of evidence that government employee unions are looting the taxpayer. Do you want more of this?

Asset Forfeiture: Are You Guilty Until Proved Innocent?

Should government agents be allowed to take your property without even charging you with a crime?

 
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