Critics of the Bush tax cuts often dismiss the tax changes as a failed experiment in free-market economics. Noting that economic growth was slower in the years following the cuts than in the years preceding them, some critics see the experience as evidence that tax cuts simply do not work. But...

There is growing interest in the market potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and applications as well as in the potential risks that these technologies might pose. As a result, questions are being raised about the legal and regulatory governance of AI, machine learning,...

The Export-Import Bank of the United States is a government-owned bank that provides taxpayer-backed financing to private exporting corporations. Supporters of the bank argue that it is a critical tool to promote exports, create jobs, support small businesses, improve competitiveness, and...

The "Cybersecurity Framework" is an ambitious plan to federally categorize industries and prioritize vulnerabilities as determined by federal agencies and private consultants. Cybersecurity Framework proponents believe this federally designed, initially voluntary set of standards can improve...

John Maynard Keynes suggested that government should undertake a temporary surge in deficit-financed spending during times of economic need. Today, countercyclical fiscal stimulus spending is believed to be most potent when programs are timely, targeted, and temporary. However, history has shown...