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Daily Archives: March 21, 2012

Carpe Diem

Drop Paternalism, Sell The Pill Over-the-Counter

Mark J. Perry | March 21, 2012, 5:19 pm

Canadian columnist Margaret Wente writes: “Virginia Postrel, the American political and cultural writer, has an idea for de-escalating the birth-control controversy that’s sweeping the United States: Sell the Pill over the counter. After all, that’s the way it works with … read more >

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Politics and Public Opinion

Political news roundup, March 21, 2012

Henrik Temp | March 21, 2012, 4:08 pm

The big political news this week is Romney’s victory in Illinois and Paul Ryan’s new Path to Prosperity House GOP budget. Romney took about 47% in Illinois, placing him far ahead of runner-up Rick Santorum (35%). This 12-point win further … read more >

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Economics, Entitlements

Competitive bidding: Ryancare vs. Obamacare

James Pethokoukis | March 21, 2012, 3:56 pm

Over at WaPo’s Wonkblog, Sarah Kliff attempts to highlight “What Paul Ryan learned from Obamacare.” In particular, Sarah draws a comparison between the competitive bidding process found in Ryan’s Path to Prosperity and the version in Obama’s ACA. She also … read more >

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Politics and Public Opinion

With apologies to Henrik Temp

Jonah Goldberg | March 21, 2012, 3:37 pm

Henrik, I agree with a lot of your points, for the obvious reason that they’re statements of fact. Young people’s attitudes are different than older peoples’ attitudes. That is part of the reason we call them “young people.” And while … read more >

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Carpe Diem

5 Leading Indexes Improve in Jan., 2 Unchanged

Mark J. Perry | March 21, 2012, 3:32 pm

The Conference Board reports that its Leading Economic Indexes increased in January for the U.K. (0.9%), Japan (0.3%),  Spain (0.5%), Australia (1.1%), Germany (0.3%), and remain unchanged in January for Korea  and France.  The U.S. Leading Economic Index for February … read more >

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Economics, Energy and the Environment

Supreme knockdown of the EPA

Nick Schulz | March 21, 2012, 2:16 pm

The Supreme Court just sided with Mike and Chantell Sackett of Idaho in their fight against the EPA. Property rights advocates should be thrilled. It’s also a victory for the Pacific Legal Foundation and their talented attorney Damien Schiff. I had … read more >

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Carpe Diem

World Trade and Output Set New Records in Jan.

Mark J. Perry | March 21, 2012, 1:44 pm

The CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis released its monthly report this week on world trade and world industrial production for the month of January 2012.  Here are some of the highlights: 1. World trade volume increased in January … read more >

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Economics, Energy and the Environment

How’s that coal-powered car working out for ya?

Marc Thiessen | March 21, 2012, 1:40 pm

Even with a federal subsidy of $7,500 per vehicle, the Chevy Volt has found so few buyers that GM has temporarily “suspended” production of the vehicle. It remains to be seen whether the new Tesla Model S — a luxury … read more >

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Carpe Diem

Markets In Everything: Talk to a Celebrity

Mark J. Perry | March 21, 2012, 1:08 pm

The new website Dial-a-Star.com claims that it is the only place you can talk directly to a TRUE Celebrity on the phone.    Sample rates: Danielle Staub: $18 per minute ($1,080 per hour) Tila Tequila: $20 per minute ($1,200 per … read more >

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Economics, International economy

Geithner is wrong: The IMF is putting U.S. taxpayers at risk

Desmond Lachman | March 21, 2012, 12:27 pm

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner should be called out for the outrageous claim he made yesterday before the House Financial Service Committee regarding the IMF’s massive loan programs to Greece, Ireland, and Portugal. In defending the IMF’s lending to those countries … read more >

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