Two false narratives persist: the idea that this laptop ban is truly about national security, and the theory that Islamophobia motivates this restriction.
Economic Affairs News
The Trump Laptop Ban Isn’t What You Think It Is
President Trump recently announced a laptop ban for passengers flying on specific airlines coming from certain countries — but it’s not about safety. It’s about bringing U.S. airlines more business; it’s part of the America First plan.
Trump’s Budget: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Part 3
While the budget contains some positive ideas mixed with some negative ones, some topics do not belong in either category. In part three, we explore the ugly side of the budget.
Trump Approves the Keystone XL Pipeline, Oil Futures Up
The seven-year battle for Keystone XL pipeline is officially over as President Donald Trump has issued the presidential permit needed to move forward with construction.
Trump’s Budget: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Part 2
In part one of this series, we looked at some of the nineteen federal agencies that will disappear under Trump’s new budget. After careful consideration, a few of these agencies and programs should actually be spared.
Trump’s Budget: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Part 1
At Liberty Nation, we strive to give you a balanced view of the budget, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. Over this three-part series, we will take you on a deep dive into the facts of the president’s budget.
Uber Loses Yet Another President, Here’s Why
Apparently, things at Uber are getting so rough that Jeff Jones, the President of the company, resigned this past Sunday, March 19th.
The Intersection of Economic Theories and Trump Politics
Economists speak a language very few of us can comprehend at first glance. They study math equations, statistical analysis, trends, and apply their specific theories, concepts, and conclusions on a variety of subjects—from broad-based social studies to downright infuriating minutiae of a specific discipline. The very intelligent and highly educated economists—those who hold a Ph.D. in economics and have publishing street creds—are always in demand to poke holes in other economists stated conclusions about whatever is the hot topic du jour.
Look Out: Here Comes The Fed
The Federal Reserve is about to kick off another round of “follow the leader” with other central banks across the planet. Long the scourge of many a libertarian, the Fed once again betrays the amount of immense influence it holds over global geopolitics. After announcing a rate hike (only the third in a decade), economists and experts are speculating that the Fed’s counterparts in other nations will soon be forced to follow suit, according to Reuters.