In the realm of macroeconomics, a legion of PhD economists in central banks passionately contends that interest rates are a pivotal policy tool for managing the economy. Simultaneously, these economists firmly uphold that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an accurate gauge for measuring inflation—a
Jack Solowey and Jennifer J. Schulp
On January 1, 2024, the famous Steamboat Willie entered the public domain. The intellectual property that is the original Mickey Mouse design has been controlled by the Walt Disney Company since 1928. The internet blew up in excitement as a result. Within minutes of the
Walter Olson Following the example of two years ago, I’ve compiled this catalogue of my writings (and a few podcasts) since early January 2022 on topics of election law and process: “A Matter Of Legislative Principle” (Maryland gerrymandering; Jan. 10, 2022) “Talking Maryland podcasts” (Free State Notes, most on
David Boaz The Washington Post reports: [Maryland Gov. Wes] Moore is not close to accomplishing his moonshot goals — among them, eliminating child poverty and reducing the overincarceration of young Black men — but has faced little criticism for it. He heads into a second year with less‐favorable