By Daniel J. Mitchell
I’ve argued, ad nauseam, that the single most important goal of fiscal policy is (or should be) to make sure the private sector grows faster than the government. This “golden rule” is the best way of enabling growth and avoiding fiscal crises, and I’ve cited nations that have made progress by restraining government spending. But [...]
Switzerland’s ‘Debt Brake’ Is a Role Model for Spending Control and Fiscal Restraint is a post from Cato @ Liberty – Cato Institute Blog
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By Tad DeHaven
Chris Edwards provided an ample overview of Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) budget proposal, so I won’t rehash the numbers. Instead, I’ll just add a few comments. Democrats and the left will squeal that Paul Ryan’s budget proposal is a massive threat to the poor, the sick, the elderly, etc, etc. It’s baloney, but a part [...]
Paul Ryan’s Budget: It’s Still Big Government is a post from Cato @ Liberty – Cato Institute Blog
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By Daniel J. Mitchell
President Obama’s budget proposal was unveiled today, generating all sorts of conflicting statements from both parties. Some of the assertions wrongly focus on red ink rather than the size of government. Others rely on dishonest Washington budget math, which means spending increases magically become budget cuts simply because outlays are growing at a slower rate [...]
According to Obama’s Budget, Burden of Federal Spending Will Be $2 Trillion Higher in 10 Years is a post from Cato @ Liberty – Cato Institute Blog
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