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Public Not Yet Taking China Cyber Threat Seriously, McMaster Tells Congressional Field Hearing
The federal government must warn the American public about the cyber threat posed by China, and the assembled experts of the Hoover Institution can help share the message, Senior Fellow
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Central Bank Independence
Fed independence is in the news again, with the on and off again disagreements between President Trump and Chairman Powell. Many economists quickly complain about a terrible threat to Fed Independence. But Fed independence is not absolute, written in stone. We do not appoint a central bank czar for life, and say “do what you want.” We certainly would not want complete independence of every other agency, from ATF to VA with SEC, EPA, FTC, HHS in between.
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Policy Implications Of DeepSeek AI’s Talent Base
Chinese startup DeepSeek AI upended the conventional wisdom about AI innovation.
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A Global Examination Of Education And National Prosperity
This terrific “working paper” by distinguished AEI demographer Nicholas Eberstadt concludes with a fascinating (and worrying) appraisal of educational performance in China—perhaps no surprise, since he and his team wrote it with support from the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment.
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Which Taxes And Spending Programs Should Be Reformed?
Consumption taxes are the most efficient approach to America’s fiscal challenges because they don’t discourage productive activities, but political resistance makes inflation the most likely outcome of continued deficits, functioning as a hidden tax that will ultimately burden Americans.
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Is US Fiscal Policy Sustainable? | Challenges Facing the US Economy
This panel conversation, chaired by Hoover Senior Fellow Daniel Kessler, addresses the significant challenges and potential solutions related to the growing federal deficit. The panelists all echoed a sobering consensus: US fiscal policy is not sustainable under the current trajectory.
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Like Father, Like Son? Joseph Torigian On Chinese Governance, Xi Jinping’s Paternal Influence
Examining the origins of Xi Jinping’s thought and ruling style.
The International Economic System: A Fork In The Road
The international economic system has reached a major turning point. Challenges include the rise of China, U.S. ambivalence about its role on the global stage, and Trumpian trade policy disruptions. What comes next, and what are the potential consequences?
The Light Withdrawn: Christopher Cox On How Woodrow Wilson Shaped—And Undermined—American Democracy
Was Woodrow Wilson a visionary statesman—or a reactionary bigot? Peter Robinson sits down with historian and former SEC Chairman Christopher Cox to discuss his meticulously researched biography of the 28th president of the United States.
The Strength Of Alliances: Australia’s Crucial Role In A Free And Open Indo-Pacific
H.R. McMaster and Justin Bassi discuss threats to international security, Australia’s role in the Indo-Pacific, and opportunities for Canberra and Washington to work together to promote peace and prosperity.
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