Libertarian

Build Back-Scratching Better: Biden Makes Good On His Pledge to Unions

Richard Epstein argues that the spending provisions in Biden’s reconciliation bill are less worrisome than the structural changes it will impose on the labor market.

Borderline Insanity: Biden‘s Plan to Compensate Illegal Immigrants

Richard Epstein discusses the Justice Department’s plans to pay families who were separated from their children at the border and President Biden’s approach to those who are claiming political asylum.

Why Not Tax the Rich?

Richard Epstein explains the problem with taxing unrealized capital gains and predicts how the wealthy will work to avoid paying higher taxes.