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Modernizing North Carolina’s Outdated Occupational Licensing Practices

In North Carolina, occupational regulation tends to be an all-or-nothing thing. Either the state applies the most extreme form of regulation (licensing), or it mostly…
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Public Financing of MLS Stadiums Warrants a Red Card

When Major League Soccer (MLS) started play in 1996, there were 10 teams in the league and the whole undertaking faced an uncertain future. Despite…

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Wake County Shows Need for Better Oversight of County Offices

Over the summer, there’s been a lot of media attention focused on the Wake County Register of Deeds office. I blogged about it back…
U.S. House Votes to Defund a Controversial Civil Asset Forfeiture Program

Back in July, I wrote about the chorus of criticism that greeted Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision to revive a civil asset forfeiture program…
The Message of Adam Smith: In a Free Market “Narrow Self-Interest” Means Failure

Maybe one of the most common misconceptions about the free market is that it encourages people to pursue their own “narrow self-interest,” usually interpreted as…

Media: Tax Cuts for Corporations OK for Amazon, Not Others

Earlier this month Amazon announced it was looking for a second headquarters in North America. The company said it would involve 50,000 jobs and $5…
Saving Now for a Better State Budget Tomorrow

You may have missed the news that North Carolina government had higher revenue and lower spending than budgeted for the third year in a…
Swing and a Miss: Why Public Money For High Point Ballpark Is a Bad Idea

On Thursday night, Guilford County Board of Commissioners voted 7-2 to hold a public hearing on using tax dollars – for the next 20 years…

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The Federal Farm Handout System: Anti-Market and Insulting to Farmers

Daren Bakst: Research Fellow in Agricultural Policy, Heritage Foundation

Every five years or so, Congress passes a farm bill that includes a wide range of programs. The next farm bill is looming and could very well pass in early 2018. A key aspect of the farm bill is the…

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The Federal Farm Handout System: Anti-Market and Insulting to Farmers

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How Does The State Determine The "Need" For Medical Services?

Data: More School Competition Leads to Better Citizens

Elon Scholar Discusses Challenges With NC's Public Records Law

Refuting a Common Misconception About the Free Market

Too High a Price: Government Goodies Key To Enticing Amazon

Earning a Living Shouldn't Be This Hard: Reform NC's Licensing Regime

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Modernizing North Carolina’s Outdated Occupational Licensing Practices

Public Financing of MLS Stadiums Warrants a Red Card

Research Briefs & Updates

Wake County Shows Need for Better Oversight of County Offices

U.S. House Votes to Defund a Controversial Civil Asset Forfeiture Program

The Message of Adam Smith: In a Free Market “Narrow Self-Interest” Means Failure

Media: Tax Cuts for Corporations OK for Amazon, Not Others

Saving Now for a Better State Budget Tomorrow

Swing and a Miss: Why Public Money For High Point Ballpark Is a Bad Idea

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