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AIER Everyday Price Index Down Slightly After Spring Cost Surge
The AIER Everyday Price Index (EPI) fell to 312.8 in June 2026, down from 316.0 in Ma…
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AIER Everyday Price Index Down Slightly After Spring Cost Surge
The AIER Everyday Price Index (EPI) fell to 312.8 in June 2026, down from 316.0 in May . The 1.02 percent monthly decline reversed part of May’s sha…
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An Evergreen Warning About Social Security
As Social Security reaches its ninety-first anniversary this August, it’s running out of room for evasion. The 2026 Trustees Report projects Old-A…
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Social Security Is Not a Generational Contract
How can one sign a contract before birth? That question can’t be answered by President Bill Clinton , who said “we mustn’t break the solemn comp…
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In Memoriam: Arthur T. Denzau, Scholar and Friend
By Ryan Yonk and Ravi Roy With deep sadness, we share the news that Arthur T. Denzau passed away on June 22, 2026, at the age of 79. Ar…
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Does Funding Research Give Government a Claim to Tech Firms?
A common argument for government regulation and taxation of tech companies begins with the observation that government research has contributed to t…
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The Unexpected Afterlife of Private Wealth
Public conversations about billionaires tend to oscillate between fascination and condemnation. Headlines emphasize excess, inequality, political in…
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A Scientist's Case for Diversity Through Freedom
Thankfully, there are still some college professors who are not afraid to speak their minds on hot-button issues where their views will collide with…
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