John Payne, Author at Show-Me Institute

John Payne is a native of Poplar Bluff. He graduated from Washington University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in history. After receiving his undergraduate degree, John worked toward teacher certification at Webster University, receiving it in 2008. During the 20082009 school year, he taught social studies at East Carter County High School in Ellsinore, but left teaching to pursue a career as a writer. John currently lives in the city of Saint Louis.

John Payne

The Benefits of Federalism and Self-Government

Missouri’s Public Pension Plans Need to Be Reformed to Maintain Solvency

Major League Tradeoffs

Income Taxes Decrease Economic Growth, Prosperity

Why Do Wages Increase?

The Gilded Age Comes to the Masses

That’s Not Gonna Be Good for Business; That’s Not Gonna Be Good for Anybody

Helping the Poor by Denying Them Access to Money

Education Panel Tonight!

Private Property and the First Thanksgiving

Student for Hire

The Future of Higher Education?

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