Only ‘Selfish’ Capitalism Creates Prosperity for All - FEE
Dorothy Day believed in radical generosity, but what if free markets do more to lift people out of poverty? Learn how capitalism quietly gets the job done
Inflation, zoning laws, and neighborhood lobby groups all work to make affordable housing a distant dream for most Americans. Are subsidized housing projects and inclusionary zoning mandates the answer, or can the market provide a solution?
The “Marvel” of Prices on Display in New York City’s Streets
New York City’s experience with congestion pricing, even if imperfectly structured, is a testament to spontaneous order—a real-world experiment showing the “marvel” of prices, as F. A. Hayek described it.
Inside the Making of Cato’s Report to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE): A Libertarian Blueprint for Dismantling the Federal Leviathan
Drawing on decades of policy research, Alex Nowrasteh worked with Ryan Bourne to coordinate more than a dozen Cato scholars in crafting the Institute’s recommendations for the Department of Government Efficiency.
Amazon Photos puts Amazon shopping in your photo album.
Former Microsoft and now Amazon exec Panos Panay announced that Amazon has added the photo library feature everyone was asking for: shopping links. The image storage service’s search uses image recognition to analyze your photos and surface products it thinks you’re searching for, then pop up a lens icon over them so you can buy them on Amazon.
It’s unclear from the help page whether turning off the Tag Photos feature will shut this down if you’d like to opt out -- we’ve contacted Amazon for more info.
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The drivers are most frequently classified as independent contractors, which means they wouldn’t be eligible for the tax break under the bill as drafted.
With so many types of insurance, it's hard to know what you need and what you don't. So, let’s go over the eight types of insurance you can’t go without.
Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans' view of their financial futures slumps to a 12-year low
U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures fell to a 12-year low, driven by rising concerns over tariffs and inflation.
Chips and cookies have gotten too expensive. Shoppers are buying less | CNN Business
Americans are cutting back on Doritos, Goldfish and Hostess cakes. It’s not for their health, however – it’s a sign that even small indulgences have gotten too expensive for many to afford.
High tariffs and car repairs cost: The ripple effect that could hit your wallet
Because high tariffs raise the cost of motor parts, maintenance, and even insurance claims, the auto industry is particularly affected. High tariffs have the potential to cause everyday spending to…
Tariffs Are Awful, but the Income Tax May Be Worse - FEE
Every fiber of my economic being cries out against tariffs. If they are so good, why doesn’t each state in the US have one against the products of all of the
Steinway Exclusive Access: Note by Note The Making of Steinway L1037
Independently produced by award-winning filmaker, Ben Niles, Note by Note follows the creation of a Steinway concert grand, #L1037, from forest floor to concert hall.