Chinese leaders insist that America is a declining power. It’s time to counter China’s narrative by turning it on its head. The Biden administration is wisely attempting to “build back better.” In the process, it should embrace the role of underdog. If framed correctly, this narrative shift could undercut China’s PR strategy, rally America’s allies and foster national unity. Getting the narrative right is the key.
August 1st is the deadline to apply for the Hoover Institution’s Inaugural Veteran Fellowship Program. This program uniquely integrates Hoover’s scholarship with a select group of veterans who exemplify the best forms of military leadership and talent, personal and community commitment, and innovative ideas to public policy challenges.
Today the Editorial Board of the Wall Street Journal wrote that the Federal Open Market Committee has shown “little interest in reeling in what has been the most reckless monetary policy since Arthur Burns roamed the Eccles Building.” Last month I published an article, which Project Syndicate...
by Jose Maria Barrero, Nicholas Bloom, Steven J. Davisvia Becker Friedman Institute
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Moving to high-quality, fully reliable home internet service for all Americans would raise earnings-weighted labor productivity by an estimated 1.1% in the coming years, with implied output gains of $160 billion per year, or $4 trillion when capitalized at a 4% rate.
by Jose Maria Barrero, Nicholas Bloom, Steven J. Davisvia The World Economic Forum
Friday, July 30, 2021
Employers in the US are making decisions about whether their employees should return to the workplace, or if they can continue working remotely. Four in 10 Americans who currently work from home at least one day a week would seek another job if employers ask for a full return to the workplace.
Hoover Institution fellow Niall Ferguson talks about how COVID-19 exposed the failure of the public health bureaucracy in the United States and other countries as well.
Hoover Institution fellow Terry Moe argues that, while urban school systems are in desperate need of innovative reforms, productive change is often blocked by stiff resistance from education’s vested interests — notably, teachers unions and school boards.
interview with Ayaan Hirsi Alivia The Ayaan Hirsi Ali Podcast
Friday, July 30, 2021
Hoover Institution fellow Ayaan Hirsi Ali talks with Yasmine Mohammed about her marriage and escape from a man in Al-Qaeda. Her harrowing story takes place not in Africa or the Middle East, but in Canada.
quoting Thomas Sowellvia Competitive Enterprise Institute
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Today, the Senate held a hearing entitled, “Protecting Americans from Debt Traps by Extending the Military’s 36% Interest Rate Cap to Everyone.” But the “traps” from which Americans really need protection are economic fallacies such as price controls, which limit their opportunities when put into legislation. Fortunately, economists past and present can provide that protection when their wisdom is heeded.
