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James Ceaser is the Harry F. Byrd Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia, director of the Program for Constitutionalism and Democracy, and was a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. He is the author of several books on American politics and American political thought, including...
The Small Bank Slide
In a competitive market with free entry, bank size doesn't really matter, but regulations can distort firm size.
Four Common Myths About The Flat Tax
America’s tax code is riddled with problems.
Jumps And Diffusions
I learned an interesting continuous time trick recently. The context is a note, "The fragile benefits of endowment destruction" that I wrote with John Campbell, about how to extend our habit model to jumps in consumption.
David Henderson On The John Batchelor Show (32:40)
Hoover fellow David Henderson discusses the double taxation of savings and investments in our current system and the Rubio-Lee tax plan. Henderson notes that Rubio-Lee reduces double taxation but does nothing to reduce marginal tax rates or encourage a more pro-growth strategy.
A New Structure For U.S. Federal Debt
I propose a new structure for U. S. Federal debt. All debt should be perpetual, paying coupons forever with no principal payment.
Are Equities Overvalued?
Richer Than Rockefeller?
I gave a talk at UNC Wilmington on Monday night. The talk was titled "Seven Myths about Free Markets." One of the myths is that with free markets, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.
The Miracle Of Compound Interest (And Dividends): A Personal Story
Last summer, I highlighted famous Canadian whisky producer Sam Bronfman's claim that the greatest invention in history is interest. I then posted on how to get rich slowly and drew strongly on the idea of compound interest. Of course, I take the principle to mean compound dividends also; that is, investing in stocks and then reinvesting the dividends in more stocks.
Kevin Warsh On CNBC
Hoover fellow Kevin Warsh says the markets have been "absolutely spoiled by the Federal Reserve" and its accommodative monetary policy since the depths of the 2008 financial crisis. The inflation excuse for not rushing into rate hikes is not sound, he said. "The reality is inflation is not a problem;" it's not too low.
Kevin Warsh On CNBC Squawk Box
Hoover fellow Kevin Warsh says the financial markets have Fed Chair Janet Yellen's number. The "taper tantrum" back in the days of quantitative easing bond purchases and now the "dollar tantrum" ahead of possible rate hikes each forced central bank policymakers to reconsider their timing. "This is a very dangerous development," he argued, with the tail wagging the dog.
American Entrepreneurship Is Actually Vanishing. Here's Why
According to recent studies, the rate of startup creation has been decreasing for years. Are we witnessing the slow death of entrepreneurship?
The Sources Of Stock Market Fluctuations
How much do dividend-growth vs. discount-rate shocks account for stock price variations?
Google's Gamble
My guess is that most of you have not followed what has been happening between Google and another web site I occasionally write for, www.antiwar.com. For the longer background, you can read about it in Dan Sanchez, "Don't See Evil: Google's boycott campaign against war photography and alternative media."
Ed Lazear On CNBC
Hoover fellow Ed Lazear discusses the jobs report, productivity gains, a possible rate hike, and trade promotion authority.
Timothy Kane On Fox Business
Hoover fellow Tim Kane discusses the March jobs report and its potential impact on the Federal Reserve's decision concerning a rate hike.
In Republican Attacks On The Fed, Experts See A Shift
At a hearing in February, Representative Scott Garrett, a New Jersey Republican, complained that Congress and the Federal Reserve had traded places.
Ed Lazear On CNBC's Squawk Box
Hoover fellow Ed Lazear shares his thoughts on the jobs report and how the report will influence the Fed's decision on rates. Lazear notes that the reason he pays a little bit more attention to this report is, it's not just one month, it's a series of indicators—almost all of which—are pointing in the same direction, which is down.
Michael Spence On McKinsey & Company
Hoover fellow Michael Spence on how to encourage stronger global economic growth.
Ed Lazear On The John Batchelor Show (19:25)
Hoover fellow Ed Lazear discusses the jobs report and whether the Fed will raise rates. Lazear notes that the jobs report is an indicator of whether we are in a strong or weak economy and Lazear believes that the economy may be slowing.
Will California Delay Its Tax Freedom Day In 2015?
April: the month that bureaucrats laud and taxpayers lament. In California - the second worst state to be a taxpayer - April 15th is more burdensome than most.