Our View: Government in Wage Debate Reopens Old Arguments
A public forum argues against government-set living wages and higher minimums. It contends price discovery in labor markets via free bargaining yields better outcomes, warns of job loss or price hikes if wages rise beyond market value, and critiques micromanagement by public authorities. The piece frames wages as market-determined and cautions against broader government intervention.
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It's time to get on track with Social Security reform
Jacob Sullum argues that Social Security, once a political "third rail," is now a broad track with bipartisan interest in solvency. Moynihan and Parsons favor examining privatization alongside reform, but economists warn privatization alone won't fix solvency. The piece warns of transition costs and the inevitability of either benefit cuts or higher taxes, urging clear discussion of distribution of burden.
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New York
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
AOL Time Warner
Richard D. Parsons
National Review
John J. Miller
Ramesh Ponnuru
Moynihan
Parsons
John F. Cogan
Boston University
Jeffrey A. Miron
University of Chicago
Kevin M. Murphy
Libertarian Bastial Institute
John Attarian
Reason Magazine
Sullum
The case for missile defense versus preemption
Stephen Chapman argues the United States should prioritize preemption over costly missile defense. He compares Bush’s system to a night scare and endorses stopping missiles before they are built or launched, citing Israel’s air strike and potential surveillance detectability. He warns that funds for defense could drain resources from early warning and interdiction programs.
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Iran
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