Regulation
Government regulations typically restrict people’s behaviors and choices– causing economic damage, especially to society’s vulnerable who can least afford to comply. Locke works to deregulate and support innovation and growth.
New Carolina Journal Online Features
John Hood’s new CJ Opinion explains how North Carolina could improve its regulatory climate. Bruce Ashford’s column documents an American “patriotism problem.”
Elon Musk, Crypto Mining, and Government Regulation
It’s only a matter of time before governments across the world clamp down on cryptocurrency. As cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, become more ubiquitous and fiat currency experiences the inflationary impact of…
Link Between Government COVID-19 Policies and Inflation
Helen Raleigh writes at the Federalist about the role pandemic-inspired government policies have played in spurring inflation. Besides food, gas, and cars, another category that significantly affects American families and…
The Paternalistic Liberal Attack on Online Lending
John Fund of National Review Online highlights a current target for liberals who claim to know how other people should run their lives. In 2017, the Federal Reserve estimated that…
Mask Mandates on the Way Out
John Hinderaker of the Powerline blog explores the likelihood of mask mandates going away completely. The CDC has finally bowed to reality, acknowledging that there is no reason for vaccinated…
‘Lunacy’ of Biden’s Energy Policy Becomes Clear
Tristan Justice writes for the Federalist about one potential outcome of the recent Colonial Pipeline fiasco and a New Mexico oil problem. Long lines, high prices, and empty gas stations…
New Carolina Journal Online Features
Andrew Dunn writes for Carolina Journal Online about N.C. towns that face financial insolvency. Joseph Coletti’s CJ Opinion explains why policymakers should focus on reducing structural barriers to work. Andy…
Reducing the Burden to Get a License to Teach Cosmetic Arts
Occupational licensing imposes many costly burdens on would-be workers: taking hundreds of hours of coursework, passing required exams, logging job experience, paying license fees, etc. A bill that passed the…
Turf Wars: Why NC Needs Bold Occupational Licensing Reform
This issue is yet another obscure licensing turf war— and another indication that North Carolina needs to take bold action against its excessive occupational licensing.
Federal Corporate Regulators to Enforce ‘Woke’ Goals
Richard Morrison offers National Review Online readers a warning about the federal government’s corporate oversight. There was a time — not so long ago — when it was widely accepted…
If Biden Can Support Keeping Nuclear Power Operating, Can Cooper?
With zero emissions, unrivaled reliability, and lowest costs, existing nuclear power checks all the boxes for what different people want from electricity. Losing nuclear power has been shown to increase…
New Carolina Journal Online Features
Donna King reports for Carolina Journal Online on N.C. gas lines tied to fears about a major pipeline shutdown. John Hood’s CJ Opinion explains why enforcing unemployment rules will help…