As the former comptroller general of the United States, David Walker knows a little about the fiscal workings of the modern federal government. For fifteen years, he served under both Republican and Democratic presidents from Reagan to Clinton to the Bushes), and had a unique opportunity to call into question the decisions that have lead […]
Book Review: “Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility” by David M. Walker
May 4, 2011 by
Round Two: Keynes v. Hayek
May 2, 2011 by
If you remember Round One (“Fear the Boom and the Bust“), then you won’t want to miss Round Two.
Will he? Should he?
April 29, 2011 by
(h/t Wall Street Journal) Related articles A Graphical Look at the 2012 GOP Nomination (Law After the Bar) What legacy will Huntsman leave in China? () Huntsman family prepares for life after China () Jon Huntsman Is Rich, But Not Rich Enough To Foolishly Self-Fund A Presidential Run (huffingtonpost.com) Huntsman facing steep path to presidency […]
Proportional Representation: a boost to representation and turnout or a shift of power?
April 27, 2011 by
“Now if you think that proportional representation is boring, you are a very silly person because it’s about how we can run the country better.” John Cleese, Monty Python’s Flying Circus
Deliberative Democracy: A Way to Increase Civic Participation
April 25, 2011 by
The Problem: Dropping Civic Participation We live in a democracy that faces decreasing participation on a dramatic scale. In many respects, because of our republican form of government, the only real opportunity we have to engage in public decision-making is during periodic elections. With so little control and distanced from the decision-making process, from […]
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