Re-evaluating the U.S. Labor Share: A Deep Dive Beyond Headline Figures Reveals a More Stable Economic Landscape

Economists and journalists have been pointing to a labor share of income series from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as evidence that capital is taking an ever-increasing slice of…

Congress Grapples with Digital Asset Taxation Amid Mainstream Adoption: New Proposals Seek Clarity and Neutrality.

The once niche world of digital asset investment, previously thought to be the exclusive domain of tech enthusiasts and early adopters, has decisively entered the financial mainstream. By 2026, a…

US Fiscal Crossroads: Evaluating Tax Reforms Amidst Soaring Debt and Social Security Insolvency

As the United States grapples with a national debt reaching an unprecedented 101 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Social Security program faces a projected insolvency by…

Dr. Heidi Overton Nominated to Lead FDA, Facing Urgent Calls for Reform in Tobacco Product Regulation

Last week, President Trump nominated White House domestic policy aide Dr. Heidi Overton to become the new Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If confirmed by the Senate,…

Will Trump Accounts Make Saving Easier?

Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has been the most consequential piece of economic legislation of President Trump’s second term in office. Among its myriad changes to the…

A Decade On: Reassessing the Impact and Legacy of the "Better Way" Tax Plan and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

Ten years ago, a seminal moment in American fiscal policy unfolded with the unveiling of the "Better Way" Tax Plan by then-Speaker Paul Ryan and Ways and Means Chairman Kevin…

What Five Revenue Raisers in the Options Guide Tell Us About Sound Tax Reform

The Looming Fiscal Challenge and the Imperative for Tax Reform The United States faces an unprecedented fiscal challenge. For years, federal spending has outpaced revenue, leading to persistent and growing…

Unpacking Social Security’s Progressivity: A Critical Look at Misleading Statistics and Fiscal Realities

A recent editorial published by The Washington Post editorial board presented a statistic claiming that 37 percent of Social Security benefits are directed to senior households with incomes exceeding $100,000.…

New Study Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Tariff Burden, Finding Foreigners Absorb Nearly Half of US Tariff Costs

When the United States imposes a tariff, the economic burden, often perceived to fall entirely on domestic consumers and businesses, is in fact shared across international borders. A groundbreaking new…

The Dominican Republic’s Hasty Tax Reform: A Case Study in Missed Opportunities for Consultative Governance and Long-Term Fiscal Stability

The Dominican Republic’s expedited tax reform in June of the previous year has drawn significant criticism from both domestic and international observers, casting a shadow over the nation’s commitment to…