National.Restaurant Association — “Buoyed by positive same-store sales and solid optimism among restaurant operators for continued growth, the outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive in April. The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) – a monthly composite index … read more >

Marcellus Shale Coalition – “The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry – like a host of news outlets across the region and the nation – continues to keep a watchful eye on the powerful job creation engine called the Marcellus … read more >

FINANCIAL POST –”Small business tax incentives are keeping businesses in Canada small, hindering business efficiency and disproportionately benefiting the wealthy, according to a new study from the University of Calgary. The study, authored by Jack Mintz and Duanjie Chen of … read more >

1. Could the 50-year United States embargo against Cuba finally be lifted after the discovery of an enormous oilfield in Cuban waters (20 billion barrels, with drilling to start within the next few months)?  2. Alaska Governor Sean Parnell said … read more >

1. If ticket scalping laws that make it illegal to sell a ticket to a concert or sporting event above face value are a good idea, shouldn’t selling a coin, bond, car, or house above face value, sticker price or … read more >

Bryan Caplan asks: 1. If the minimum wage is a good idea, shouldn’t unpaid internships be illegal as well?  If not, why not?  2. Name the main arguments in favor of the legality of unpaid internships.  Aren’t all of them … read more >