The burden of government spending has skyrocketed during the Bush-Obama years. Many politicians claim that all this new spending represents necessary “investments” to boost economic growth. But as this new video explains, both cross-country comparisons and empirical analysis suggest government is far too big – not only in Europe, but also in America.
This is the second of a two-part series. The first installment, which focuses on eight theoretical reasons why excessive government undermines growth, can be viewed here.
[...] Regardless of whether it is a corrupt earmark or a squeaky-clean appropriation, all spending must be financed by taxes, debt, or printing money – and all these options are bad for economic performance. Here’s a video that gives the theoretical explanation of why govenrment spending harms economic performance, and here’s a follow-up video providing empirical evidence about the damaging impact of too much government. [...]
[...] On the other hand, there’s been a long-term upward trend in the amount of cash companies are holding, so it’s a good idea to be cautious about drawing any sweeping conclusion from the recent jump. All we can say for sure is that bad policy reduces incentives for productive behavior. This is why bigger burdens of government are associated with slower growth. [...]
[...] On the other hand, there’s been a long-term upward trend in the amount of cash companies are holding, so it’s a good idea to be cautious about drawing any sweeping conclusion from the recent jump. All we can say for sure is that bad policy reduces incentives for productive behavior. This is why bigger burdens of government are associated with slower growth. [...]
[...] always been more concerned about the negative economic impact of government spending and the failure of Keynesian fiscal policy, but it’s also important to focus on waste and [...]
[...] always been more concerned about the negative economic impact of government spending and the failure of Keynesian fiscal policy, but it’s also important to focus on waste and fraud. [...]
[...] at a higher level of spending. And since government spending, at current levels and composition, hinders economic growth by diverting labor and capital to less productive (or unproductive) uses, any proposal that enables higher levels of government spending will further undermine economic [...]
[...] at a higher level of spending. And since government spending, at current levels and composition, hinders economic growth by diverting labor and capital to less productive (or unproductive) uses, any proposal that enables higher levels of government spending will further undermine economic [...]
[...] at a higher level of spending. And since government spending, at current levels and composition, hinders economic growth by diverting labor and capital to less productive (or unproductive) uses, any proposal that enables higher levels of government spending will further undermine economic [...]
[...] And there is no effort to reduce spending elsewhere to “pay for” this new budgetary burden. A rising burden of federal spending is America’s main fiscal problem, and this agreement exacerbates that [...]
[...] And there is no effort to reduce spending elsewhere to “pay for” this new budgetary burden. A rising burden of federal spending is America’s main fiscal problem, and this agreement exacerbates that [...]
[...] is no effort to reduce spending elsewhere to “pay for” this new budgetary burden. A rising burden of federal spending is America’s main fiscal problem, and this agreement exacerbates that [...]
[...] And there is no effort to reduce spending elsewhere to “pay for” this new budgetary burden. A rising burden of federal spending is America’s main fiscal problem, and this agreement exacerbates that [...]
[...] And there is no effort to reduce spending elsewhere to “pay for” this new budgetary burden. A rising burden of federal spending is America’s main fiscal problem, and this agreement exacerbates that [...]
[...] is no effort to reduce spending elsewhere to “pay for” this new budgetary burden. A rising burden of federal spending is America’s main fiscal problem, and this agreement exacerbates that [...]
[...] rather than private sector investments.That’s a very bad idea, unless you somehow think (notwithstanding all the evidence) that it is smart to make the public sector bigger at the expense of the private [...]
[...] rather than private sector investments.That’s a very bad idea, unless you somehow think (notwithstanding all the evidence) that it is smart to make the public sector bigger at the expense of the private [...]
[...] rather than private sector investments.That’s a very bad idea, unless you somehow think (notwithstanding all the evidence) that it is smart to make the public sector bigger at the expense of the private [...]
[...] rather than private sector investments.That’s a very bad idea, unless you somehow think (notwithstanding all the evidence) that it is smart to make the public sector bigger at the expense of the private [...]
[...] is no effort to reduce spending elsewhere to “pay for” this new budgetary burden. A rising burden of federal spending is America’s main fiscal problem, and this agreement exacerbates that [...]
[...] results show that the American people understand big government is the problem. And Republicans probably deserve some credit since they’ve been making the right noises about [...]
[...] results show that the American people understand big government is the problem. And Republicans probably deserve some credit since they’ve been making the right noises about [...]
[...] January 21, 2011 by Dan Mitchell I’m not a big fan of central banks, and I definitely don’t like multilateral bureaucracies, so I almost feel guilty about publicizing two recent studies published by the European Central Bank. But when such an institution puts out research that unambiguously makes the case for smaller government, it’s time to sit up and take notice. And since these studies largely echo the findings of recent research by the International Monetary Fund, we may have reached a point where even the establishment finally understands that government is too big. [...]
[...] January 21, 2011 by Dan Mitchell I’m not a big fan of central banks, and I definitely don’t like multilateral bureaucracies, so I almost feel guilty about publicizing two recent studies published by the European Central Bank. But when such an institution puts out research that unambiguously makes the case for smaller government, it’s time to sit up and take notice. And since these studies largely echo the findings of recent research by the International Monetary Fund, we may have reached a point where even the establishment finally understands that government is too big. [...]
[...] I’m not a big fan of central banks, and I definitely don’t like multilateral bureaucracies, so I almost feel guilty about publicizing two recent studies published by the European Central Bank. But when such an institution puts out research that unambiguously makes the case for smaller government, it’s time to sit up and take notice. And since these studies largely echo the findings of recent research by the International Monetary Fund, we may have reached a point where even the establishment finally understands that government is too big. [...]
[...] economics of government spending, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. And this video explains that America’s fiscal problem is too much spending rather than too [...]
[...] economics of government spending, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. And this video explains that America’s fiscal problem is too much spending rather than too [...]
[...] economics of government spending, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. And this video explains that America’s fiscal problem is too much spending rather than too much [...]
[...] economics of government spending, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. And this video explains that America’s fiscal problem is too much spending rather than too [...]
[...] economics of government spending, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. And this video explains that America's fiscal problem is too much spending rather than too much [...]
[...] Unless the Washington Post story is completely inaccurate, the Obama Administration is not changing course. There may not be any major initiatives to expand the burden of government, like the failed stimulus or the budget busting government-run healthcare scheme, but it certainly does not seem like there are any plans to reverse direction and shrink the burden of government. [...]
[...] healthcare scheme, but it certainly does not seem like there are any plans to reverse direction and shrink the burden of government. jQuery('#lazyload_post_0 img').lazyload({placeholder: [...]
[...] Unless the Washington Post story is completely inaccurate, the Obama Administration is not changing course. There may not be any major initiatives to expand the burden of government, like the failed stimulus or the budget busting government-run healthcare scheme, but it certainly does not seem like there are any plans to reverse direction and shrink the burden of government. [...]
[...] This is one of the reasons why the economy is weak. For further information, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. [...]
[...] This is one of the reasons why the economy is weak. For further information, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. [...]
[...] 1. The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used to finance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] 1. The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used to finance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] 1. The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used to finance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] 1. The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used to finance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used to finance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] I’m one of those “reality-challenged” people who prefer smaller government, I obviously disagreed with his analysis. But his reference to Hoover set off alarm bells. As I [...]
[...] I’m one of those “reality-challenged” people who prefer smaller government, I obviously disagree with his analysis. But his reference to Hoover set off alarm bells. As I have [...]
[...] This is one of the reasons why the economy is weak. For further information, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. [...]
[...] Isn’t that wonderful. A $600 million disbursement of tax dollars, getting absolutely nothing in exchange. Though I suppose that’s better than some other federal expenditures that have negative rates-of-return. [...]
[...] But Bruce is making it seem as if the conservative position is maximum deficit reduction when the real goal is restraining the size of government. By Bruce’s absurd logic, doubling all taxes would be the conservative choice since [...]
[...] But Bruce is making it seem as if the conservative position is maximum deficit reduction when the real goal is restraining the size of government. By Bruce’s absurd logic, doubling all taxes would be the conservative choice since “deficit [...]
[...] the government gets bigger, this hinders growth by diverting resources from the productive sector of the economy. The damage is then compounded by the fact that the two main ways of financing the public sector [...]
[...] the government gets bigger, this hinders growth by diverting resources from the productive sector of the economy. The damage is then compounded by the fact that the two main ways of financing the public sector [...]
[...] though the world is filled with evidence that smaller government is good for prosperity (and even more evidence that big government is bad for growth), statism is not [...]
[...] though the world is filled with evidence that smaller government is good for prosperity (and even more evidence that big government is bad for growth), statism is not [...]
[...] The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used to finance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] economics of government spending, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. And this video explains that America’s fiscal problem is too much spending rather than too much [...]
[...] The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used to finance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] can stick to their no-tax promise, generating significant budgetary savings with a sequester, and boosting economic performance by restraining the burden of government. Rate this: Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] can stick to their no-tax promise, generating significant budgetary savings with a sequester, and boosting economic performance by restraining the burden of government. jQuery('#lazyload_post_0 img').lazyload({placeholder: [...]
[...] I also want to applaud Senator Sessions for focusing on America’s fiscal problem, which is a government that is too big and spending too much. [...]
[...] all, the federal government is too big, and the damage to the economy would still exist even if the deficit disappeared because $1 trillion of new revenue magically [...]
[...] are two very interesting takeaways from this new research. First, the evidence shows that the problem is government spending, and that problem exists regardless of whether the budget is financed by taxes or borrowing. [...]
[...] are two very interesting takeaways from this new research. First, the evidence shows that the problem is government spending, and that problem exists regardless of whether the budget is financed by taxes or borrowing. [...]
[...] This is one of the reasons why the economy is weak. For further information, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. [...]
[...] of government spending, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. And this video explains that America’s fiscal problem is too much spending rather than too much [...]
[...] The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used tofinance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] we’re back to the hard-to-answer questions. When is government too big and when does it impose so many demands that people are justified in evading taxation? I’m not [...]
[...] The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used tofinance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] This is one of the reasons why the economy is weak. For further information, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. [...]
[...] fiscal nightmare in Europe should be all the proof that’s needed about the dangers of wasteful spending and punitive tax rates. Unfortunately, if his proposals for bigger government and class-warfare tax [...]
[...] of makes you wonder whether there’s a lesson to be learned. Maybe, just maybe, bigger government means weaker economic performance. Rate this:Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] of makes you wonder whether there’s a lesson to be learned. Maybe, just maybe, bigger government means weaker economic performance. Daniel J. Mitchell • June 1, 2012 @ 9:42 am Filed under: General; [...]
[...] of makes you wonder whether there’s a lesson to be learned. Maybe, just maybe, bigger government means weaker economic performance. Share this:SharePinterestFacebookEmailPrintLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. [...]
[...] may explain why he is willing to pursue misguided policies such as class-warfare taxation and wasteful government spending. Rate this:Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] Most recently, though, I’ve been bragging about Estonia (along with Latvia and Lithuania, the other two Baltic nations) for implementing genuine spending cuts. I’ve argued that Estonia is showing how a government can reignite growth by reducing the burden of government. [...]
[...] Most recently, though, I’ve been bragging about Estonia (along with Latvia and Lithuania, the other two Baltic nations) for implementing genuine spending cuts. I’ve argued that Estonia is showing how a government can reignite growth byreducing the burden of government. [...]
[...] Most recently, though, I’ve been bragging about Estonia (along with Latvia and Lithuania, the other two Baltic nations) for implementing genuine spending cuts. I’ve argued that Estonia is showing how a government can reignite growth byreducing the burden of government. [...]
[...] fiscal nightmare in Europe should be all the proof that’s needed about the dangers of wasteful spending and punitive tax rates. Unfortunately, if his proposals for bigger government and class-warfare tax [...]
[...] that the left would oppose. Heck, it’s almost enough to make you think that it would be a good idea to reduce the size and scope of the federal government. Rate this:Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] when policy makers addressed the underlying disease of too much government spending, they solved the symptom of red ink. Like this:LikeBe the first to like this. By Everette [...]
[...] second Allie cartoon is so good. Even when government does something that is theoretically good, it causes a lot of collateral damage because of the excessive size and scope of the welfare state. Rate this:Share [...]
[...] second Allie cartoon is so good. Even when government does something that is theoretically good, it causes a lot of collateral damage because of the excessive size and scope of the welfare state. Like this:LikeBe the first to like [...]
[...] mixed bag, depending on whether governments make wise decisions. The bad news, though, is that the vast majority of current government spending is diverted for what is called transfer and consumption…, and these forms of redistributive outlays are associated with weaker economic [...]
[...] fiscal nightmare in Europe should be all the proof that’s needed about the dangers of wasteful spending and punitive tax rates. Unfortunately, if his proposals for bigger government and class-warfare tax [...]
[...] don’t like bloated government. It undermines economic performance by diverting resources from the productive sector of the economy and often leads to destructive tax [...]
[...] don’t like bloated government. It undermines economic performance by diverting resources from the productive sector of the economy and often leads to destructive tax [...]
[...] Here’s one that’s quite appropriate for today since the politicians are busy negotiating over how to raise taxes while failing to address the real problem of a federal government that is too big and spending too much. [...]
[...] second Allie cartoon is so good. Even when government does something that is theoretically good, it causes a lot of collateral damage because of the excessive size and scope of the welfare [...]
[...] I’m not familiar with this cartoonist, but he or she deserves kudos for recognizing the problem is spending. Deficits and debt are merely symptoms of the disease of excessive government. [...]
[...] Not surprisingly, I argue that more revenue in Washington will exacerbate the real problem of a federal government that is too big and spending too much. [...]
[...] Here’s one that’s quite appropriate for today since the politicians are busy negotiating over how to raise taxes while failing to address the real problem of a federal government that is too big and spending too much. [...]
[...] is that Obama’s policies are impeding growth. Simply stated, higher tax rates, a heavier burden of government spending, and other forms of intervention are not exactly the right recipe for growth and [...]
[...] Henry Payne has a similar message in his cartoon, and I like it even better because it’s obvious that the problem is that government is too big. [...]
[...] second Allie cartoon is so good. Even when government does something that is theoretically good, it causes a lot of collateral damage because of the excessive size and scope of the welfare [...]
[...] need a lot of time to figure out whether class-warfare tax policy is desirable, whether the federal government is too big, or whether government should be throwing people in jail for victimless [...]
[...] the real fiscal problem in most nations is the size of government. Excessive government spending is bad for prosperity, regardless of whether it is financed by taxes or [...]
[...] moral of the story is that reducing the burden of government spending is the right recipe for sustainable and strong growth. Growth also is far more likely if lawmakers [...]
[…] nitpicking. The point I’m trying to make is that we have a bloated federal government that is sapping the economy’s vitality and undermining social […]
[…] nitpicking. The point I’m trying to make is that we have a bloated federal government that is sapping the economy’s vitality and undermining social […]
[...] Regardless of whether it is a corrupt earmark or a squeaky-clean appropriation, all spending must be financed by taxes, debt, or printing money – and all these options are bad for economic performance. Here’s a video that gives the theoretical explanation of why govenrment spending harms economic performance, and here’s a follow-up video providing empirical evidence about the damaging impact of too much government. [...]
[...] On the other hand, there’s been a long-term upward trend in the amount of cash companies are holding, so it’s a good idea to be cautious about drawing any sweeping conclusion from the recent jump. All we can say for sure is that bad policy reduces incentives for productive behavior. This is why bigger burdens of government are associated with slower growth. [...]
[...] On the other hand, there’s been a long-term upward trend in the amount of cash companies are holding, so it’s a good idea to be cautious about drawing any sweeping conclusion from the recent jump. All we can say for sure is that bad policy reduces incentives for productive behavior. This is why bigger burdens of government are associated with slower growth. [...]
[...] always been more concerned about the negative economic impact of government spending and the failure of Keynesian fiscal policy, but it’s also important to focus on waste and [...]
[...] always been more concerned about the negative economic impact of government spending and the failure of Keynesian fiscal policy, but it’s also important to focus on waste and fraud. [...]
[...] at a higher level of spending. And since government spending, at current levels and composition, hinders economic growth by diverting labor and capital to less productive (or unproductive) uses, any proposal that enables higher levels of government spending will further undermine economic [...]
[...] at a higher level of spending. And since government spending, at current levels and composition, hinders economic growth by diverting labor and capital to less productive (or unproductive) uses, any proposal that enables higher levels of government spending will further undermine economic [...]
[...] at a higher level of spending. And since government spending, at current levels and composition, hinders economic growth by diverting labor and capital to less productive (or unproductive) uses, any proposal that enables higher levels of government spending will further undermine economic [...]
[...] And there is no effort to reduce spending elsewhere to “pay for” this new budgetary burden. A rising burden of federal spending is America’s main fiscal problem, and this agreement exacerbates that [...]
[...] And there is no effort to reduce spending elsewhere to “pay for” this new budgetary burden. A rising burden of federal spending is America’s main fiscal problem, and this agreement exacerbates that [...]
[...] is no effort to reduce spending elsewhere to “pay for” this new budgetary burden. A rising burden of federal spending is America’s main fiscal problem, and this agreement exacerbates that [...]
[...] And there is no effort to reduce spending elsewhere to “pay for” this new budgetary burden. A rising burden of federal spending is America’s main fiscal problem, and this agreement exacerbates that [...]
[...] And there is no effort to reduce spending elsewhere to “pay for” this new budgetary burden. A rising burden of federal spending is America’s main fiscal problem, and this agreement exacerbates that [...]
[...] is no effort to reduce spending elsewhere to “pay for” this new budgetary burden. A rising burden of federal spending is America’s main fiscal problem, and this agreement exacerbates that [...]
[...] rather than private sector investments.That’s a very bad idea, unless you somehow think (notwithstanding all the evidence) that it is smart to make the public sector bigger at the expense of the private [...]
[...] rather than private sector investments.That’s a very bad idea, unless you somehow think (notwithstanding all the evidence) that it is smart to make the public sector bigger at the expense of the private [...]
[...] rather than private sector investments.That’s a very bad idea, unless you somehow think (notwithstanding all the evidence) that it is smart to make the public sector bigger at the expense of the private [...]
[...] rather than private sector investments.That’s a very bad idea, unless you somehow think (notwithstanding all the evidence) that it is smart to make the public sector bigger at the expense of the private [...]
[...] is no effort to reduce spending elsewhere to “pay for” this new budgetary burden. A rising burden of federal spending is America’s main fiscal problem, and this agreement exacerbates that [...]
[...] results show that the American people understand big government is the problem. And Republicans probably deserve some credit since they’ve been making the right noises about [...]
[...] results show that the American people understand big government is the problem. And Republicans probably deserve some credit since they’ve been making the right noises about [...]
[...] January 21, 2011 by Dan Mitchell I’m not a big fan of central banks, and I definitely don’t like multilateral bureaucracies, so I almost feel guilty about publicizing two recent studies published by the European Central Bank. But when such an institution puts out research that unambiguously makes the case for smaller government, it’s time to sit up and take notice. And since these studies largely echo the findings of recent research by the International Monetary Fund, we may have reached a point where even the establishment finally understands that government is too big. [...]
[...] January 21, 2011 by Dan Mitchell I’m not a big fan of central banks, and I definitely don’t like multilateral bureaucracies, so I almost feel guilty about publicizing two recent studies published by the European Central Bank. But when such an institution puts out research that unambiguously makes the case for smaller government, it’s time to sit up and take notice. And since these studies largely echo the findings of recent research by the International Monetary Fund, we may have reached a point where even the establishment finally understands that government is too big. [...]
[...] I’m not a big fan of central banks, and I definitely don’t like multilateral bureaucracies, so I almost feel guilty about publicizing two recent studies published by the European Central Bank. But when such an institution puts out research that unambiguously makes the case for smaller government, it’s time to sit up and take notice. And since these studies largely echo the findings of recent research by the International Monetary Fund, we may have reached a point where even the establishment finally understands that government is too big. [...]
[...] would like to slash the budget and free up resources for private-sector growth, so that sounds good to me. But what’s the [...]
[...] would like to slash the budget and free up resources for private-sector growth, so that sounds good to me. But what’s the [...]
[...] would like to slash the budget and free up resources for private-sector growth, so that sounds good to me. But what’s the [...]
[...] would like to slash the budget and free up resources for private-sector growth, so that sounds good to me. But what’s the [...]
[...] would like to slash the budget and free up resources for private-sector growth, so that sounds good to me. But what’s the [...]
[...] would like to slash the budget and free up resources for private-sector growth, so that sounds good to me. But what’s the [...]
[...] would like to slash the budget and free up resources for private-sector growth, so that sounds good to me. But what’s the [...]
[...] economics of government spending, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. And this video explains that America’s fiscal problem is too much spending rather than too [...]
[...] economics of government spending, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. And this video explains that America’s fiscal problem is too much spending rather than too [...]
[...] economics of government spending, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. And this video explains that America’s fiscal problem is too much spending rather than too much [...]
[...] economics of government spending, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. And this video explains that America’s fiscal problem is too much spending rather than too [...]
[...] economics of government spending, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. And this video explains that America's fiscal problem is too much spending rather than too much [...]
[...] Unless the Washington Post story is completely inaccurate, the Obama Administration is not changing course. There may not be any major initiatives to expand the burden of government, like the failed stimulus or the budget busting government-run healthcare scheme, but it certainly does not seem like there are any plans to reverse direction and shrink the burden of government. [...]
[...] healthcare scheme, but it certainly does not seem like there are any plans to reverse direction and shrink the burden of government. jQuery('#lazyload_post_0 img').lazyload({placeholder: [...]
[...] Unless the Washington Post story is completely inaccurate, the Obama Administration is not changing course. There may not be any major initiatives to expand the burden of government, like the failed stimulus or the budget busting government-run healthcare scheme, but it certainly does not seem like there are any plans to reverse direction and shrink the burden of government. [...]
[...] This is one of the reasons why the economy is weak. For further information, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. [...]
[...] This is one of the reasons why the economy is weak. For further information, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. [...]
[...] 1. The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used to finance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] 1. The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used to finance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] 1. The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used to finance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] 1. The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used to finance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used to finance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] I’m one of those “reality-challenged” people who prefer smaller government, I obviously disagreed with his analysis. But his reference to Hoover set off alarm bells. As I [...]
[...] I’m one of those “reality-challenged” people who prefer smaller government, I obviously disagree with his analysis. But his reference to Hoover set off alarm bells. As I have [...]
[...] This is one of the reasons why the economy is weak. For further information, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. [...]
[...] Isn’t that wonderful. A $600 million disbursement of tax dollars, getting absolutely nothing in exchange. Though I suppose that’s better than some other federal expenditures that have negative rates-of-return. [...]
[...] But Bruce is making it seem as if the conservative position is maximum deficit reduction when the real goal is restraining the size of government. By Bruce’s absurd logic, doubling all taxes would be the conservative choice since [...]
[...] But Bruce is making it seem as if the conservative position is maximum deficit reduction when the real goal is restraining the size of government. By Bruce’s absurd logic, doubling all taxes would be the conservative choice since “deficit [...]
[...] the government gets bigger, this hinders growth by diverting resources from the productive sector of the economy. The damage is then compounded by the fact that the two main ways of financing the public sector [...]
[...] the government gets bigger, this hinders growth by diverting resources from the productive sector of the economy. The damage is then compounded by the fact that the two main ways of financing the public sector [...]
[...] though the world is filled with evidence that smaller government is good for prosperity (and even more evidence that big government is bad for growth), statism is not [...]
[...] though the world is filled with evidence that smaller government is good for prosperity (and even more evidence that big government is bad for growth), statism is not [...]
[...] just as a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, bigger government is not good for the economy, regardless of how it is [...]
[...] would like to slash the budget and free up resources for private-sector growth, so that sounds good to me. But what’s the [...]
[...] The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used to finance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] economics of government spending, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. And this video explains that America’s fiscal problem is too much spending rather than too much [...]
[...] The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used to finance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] can stick to their no-tax promise, generating significant budgetary savings with a sequester, and boosting economic performance by restraining the burden of government. Rate this: Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] can stick to their no-tax promise, generating significant budgetary savings with a sequester, and boosting economic performance by restraining the burden of government. jQuery('#lazyload_post_0 img').lazyload({placeholder: [...]
[...] I also want to applaud Senator Sessions for focusing on America’s fiscal problem, which is a government that is too big and spending too much. [...]
[...] all, the federal government is too big, and the damage to the economy would still exist even if the deficit disappeared because $1 trillion of new revenue magically [...]
[...] just as a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, bigger government is not good for the economy, regardless of how it is [...]
[...] would like to slash the budget and free up resources for private-sector growth, so that sounds good to me. But what’s the [...]
[...] are two very interesting takeaways from this new research. First, the evidence shows that the problem is government spending, and that problem exists regardless of whether the budget is financed by taxes or borrowing. [...]
[...] are two very interesting takeaways from this new research. First, the evidence shows that the problem is government spending, and that problem exists regardless of whether the budget is financed by taxes or borrowing. [...]
[...] would like to slash the budget and free up resources for private-sector growth, so that sounds good to me. But what’s the [...]
[...] This is one of the reasons why the economy is weak. For further information, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. [...]
[...] we do have good evidence that economic growth suffers as government expands, this conclusion makes a lot more [...]
[...] would like to slash the budget and free up resources for private-sector growth, so that sounds good to me. But what’s the [...]
[...] when I discuss my work on the economic impact of government spending, I often get the same [...]
[...] when I discuss my work on the economic impact of government spending, I often get the same [...]
[...] when I discuss my work on the economic impact of government spending, I often get the same [...]
[...] when I discuss my work on the economic impact of government spending, I often get the same [...]
[...] when I discuss my work on the economic impact of government spending, I often get the same [...]
[...] of government spending, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. And this video explains that America’s fiscal problem is too much spending rather than too much [...]
[...] The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used tofinance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] next video examines the empirical evidence, citing both cross-country data and academic [...]
[...] we’re back to the hard-to-answer questions. When is government too big and when does it impose so many demands that people are justified in evading taxation? I’m not [...]
[...] The money we send to Washington, which is a direct cost to our pocketbooks and also an indirect cost since the money often is used tofinance counterproductive programs that further damage the economy. [...]
[...] This is one of the reasons why the economy is weak. For further information, this video looks at the theoretical case for small government and this video examines the empirical evidence against big government. [...]
[...] when I discuss my work on the economic impact of government spending, I often get the same [...]
[...] fiscal nightmare in Europe should be all the proof that’s needed about the dangers of wasteful spending and punitive tax rates. Unfortunately, if his proposals for bigger government and class-warfare tax [...]
[...] of makes you wonder whether there’s a lesson to be learned. Maybe, just maybe, bigger government means weaker economic performance. Rate this:Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] of makes you wonder whether there’s a lesson to be learned. Maybe, just maybe, bigger government means weaker economic performance. Daniel J. Mitchell • June 1, 2012 @ 9:42 am Filed under: General; [...]
[...] of makes you wonder whether there’s a lesson to be learned. Maybe, just maybe, bigger government means weaker economic performance. Share this:SharePinterestFacebookEmailPrintLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. [...]
[...] may explain why he is willing to pursue misguided policies such as class-warfare taxation and wasteful government spending. Rate this:Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] Most recently, though, I’ve been bragging about Estonia (along with Latvia and Lithuania, the other two Baltic nations) for implementing genuine spending cuts. I’ve argued that Estonia is showing how a government can reignite growth by reducing the burden of government. [...]
[...] Most recently, though, I’ve been bragging about Estonia (along with Latvia and Lithuania, the other two Baltic nations) for implementing genuine spending cuts. I’ve argued that Estonia is showing how a government can reignite growth byreducing the burden of government. [...]
[...] Most recently, though, I’ve been bragging about Estonia (along with Latvia and Lithuania, the other two Baltic nations) for implementing genuine spending cuts. I’ve argued that Estonia is showing how a government can reignite growth byreducing the burden of government. [...]
[...] fiscal nightmare in Europe should be all the proof that’s needed about the dangers of wasteful spending and punitive tax rates. Unfortunately, if his proposals for bigger government and class-warfare tax [...]
[...] that the left would oppose. Heck, it’s almost enough to make you think that it would be a good idea to reduce the size and scope of the federal government. Rate this:Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] when policy makers addressed the underlying disease of too much government spending, they solved the symptom of red ink. Rate this:Share [...]
[...] when policy makers addressed the underlying disease of too much government spending, they solved the symptom of red ink. Share [...]
[...] when policy makers addressed the underlying disease of too much government spending, they solved the symptom of red ink. Like this:LikeBe the first to like this. By Everette [...]
[...] would like to slash the budget and free up resources for private-sector growth, so that sounds good to me. But what’s the [...]
[...] second Allie cartoon is so good. Even when government does something that is theoretically good, it causes a lot of collateral damage because of the excessive size and scope of the welfare state. Rate this:Share [...]
[...] second Allie cartoon is so good. Even when government does something that is theoretically good, it causes a lot of collateral damage because of the excessive size and scope of the welfare state. Like this:LikeBe the first to like [...]
[...] if you watch all of them, you’ll realize that government is the problem, not the solution. Rate this:Share [...]
[...] if you watch all of them, you’ll realize that government is the problem, not the solution. Article source: [...]
[...] when policy makers addressed the underlying disease of too much government spending, they solved the symptom of red [...]
[...] mixed bag, depending on whether governments make wise decisions. The bad news, though, is that the vast majority of current government spending is diverted for what is called transfer and consumption…, and these forms of redistributive outlays are associated with weaker economic [...]
[...] fiscal nightmare in Europe should be all the proof that’s needed about the dangers of wasteful spending and punitive tax rates. Unfortunately, if his proposals for bigger government and class-warfare tax [...]
[...] since I’m not a fan of big government and I’ve mocked Detroit’s dysfunctional statism, you will understand why this poster [...]
[...] don’t like bloated government. It undermines economic performance by diverting resources from the productive sector of the economy and often leads to destructive tax [...]
[...] don’t like bloated government. It undermines economic performance by diverting resources from the productive sector of the economy and often leads to destructive tax [...]
[...] Here’s one that’s quite appropriate for today since the politicians are busy negotiating over how to raise taxes while failing to address the real problem of a federal government that is too big and spending too much. [...]
[...] second Allie cartoon is so good. Even when government does something that is theoretically good, it causes a lot of collateral damage because of the excessive size and scope of the welfare [...]
[...] I’m not familiar with this cartoonist, but he or she deserves kudos for recognizing the problem is spending. Deficits and debt are merely symptoms of the disease of excessive government. [...]
[...] Not surprisingly, I argue that more revenue in Washington will exacerbate the real problem of a federal government that is too big and spending too much. [...]
[...] Here’s one that’s quite appropriate for today since the politicians are busy negotiating over how to raise taxes while failing to address the real problem of a federal government that is too big and spending too much. [...]
[...] if you watch all of them, you’ll realize that government is the problem, not the [...]
[...] So what’s the bottom line? Well, as Allister stated, the real problem is that government is too big and spending too much. [...]
[...] So what’s the bottom line? Well, as Allister stated, the real problem is that government is too big and spending too much. [...]
[...] is that Obama’s policies are impeding growth. Simply stated, higher tax rates, a heavier burden of government spending, and other forms of intervention are not exactly the right recipe for growth and [...]
[...] Henry Payne has a similar message in his cartoon, and I like it even better because it’s obvious that the problem is that government is too big. [...]
[...] second Allie cartoon is so good. Even when government does something that is theoretically good, it causes a lot of collateral damage because of the excessive size and scope of the welfare [...]
[...] this cartoon correctly focuses on the main problems of punitive taxation and excessive spending, not the lesser symptom of too much [...]
[...] this cartoon correctly focuses on the main problems of punitive taxation and excessive spending, not the lesser symptom of too much [...]
[...] Too much government spending and the Laffer Curve are not a good combination. [...]
[...] Too much government spending and the Laffer Curve are not a good combination. [...]
[...] need a lot of time to figure out whether class-warfare tax policy is desirable, whether the federal government is too big, or whether government should be throwing people in jail for victimless [...]
[...] the real fiscal problem in most nations is the size of government. Excessive government spending is bad for prosperity, regardless of whether it is financed by taxes or [...]
[...] moral of the story is that reducing the burden of government spending is the right recipe for sustainable and strong growth. Growth also is far more likely if lawmakers [...]
[…] nitpicking. The point I’m trying to make is that we have a bloated federal government that is sapping the economy’s vitality and undermining social […]
[…] nitpicking. The point I’m trying to make is that we have a bloated federal government that is sapping the economy’s vitality and undermining social […]