There are often economic, health, safety, environmental, and other benefits that justify regulation. But it is important to keep in mind that many of them create a drag on the economy by imposing costs or stifling innovation and competition. Once implemented, we need to track their impact and periodically reevaluate them. An ongoing goal should be to achieve the original goals at a lower cost.

Hoover Institution fellow Victor Davis Hanson weighs in on the effort to weaponize tragedies through the politicization of tragedies.

Hoover Institution fellow Lanhee Chen discusses the state of the economy ahead of the midterm elections.

Hoover Institution fellow Lanhee Chen discusses the congressional elections.