Economy

Economy

Welfare Reform or Welfare Expansion?

St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura O. Jones wants St. Louis to join a growing list of American cities that have started experimenting with “guaranteed basic income” programs. Her administration hopes […]

State and Local Government

The School Choice Wave, Fire District Recalls and Saving Federalism

Zach Lawhorn is joined by David Stokes, James Shuls, and Elias Tsapelas to discuss midterm election outcomes, the school choice wave, and how federal spending affects Missouri’s budget. Listen on […]

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A Cut Below: Lessons from the History of Barber Licensure

As someone who disdains unnecessary government regulation and also desperately needs a haircut, I conveniently stumbled upon Daniel Smith’s “The Itch & Razor War”. His working paper recounts the origins […]

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FDA Hears the Need for Deregulation

This past August, the FDA approved the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. Previously, a prescription for a hearing aid required a visit to a health care professional. Now, anyone […]

State and Local Government

Special Session Recap, KC’s Westside and Food Truck News

David Stokes, Patrick Ishmael and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the special session, a property tax scheme in KC, the latest on food truck restrictions in Ladue and […]

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