Fiscal Policy

To the extent that libertarian populism is a thing, it is still growing, still gaining champions outside of just Rand Paul, and there just isnât a consensus on every issue (not even the non-fiscal ones).

Beltway Confidential

Is libertarian populism just a way for Republicans to dodge fiscal issues?

Conn Carroll · August 13, 2013 4:00 am

Current Fed vice chair Janet Yellen, left, and Harvard professor Larry Summers are the top two candidates in what has become a surprisingly hotly debated selection process. (AP Photos)

The week ahead in economics: Fiscal showdown prep, the Fed pick, and inflation

Joseph Lawler · August 12, 2013 4:00 am

Fast food workers have been protesting this summer, demanding higher wages. (AP Photo/Belleville News-Democrat, Derik Holtmann)

Fries with that free lunch? The problem with a $15 fast food wage

David Freddoso · August 11, 2013 4:00 am

Obama speaks about the economy during a visit to Phoenix, Ariz., on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Examiner Editorial: Has Obama learned nothing from his past housing failures?

Washington Examiner · August 6, 2013 4:00 am

GOP: Linking Obamacare defunding to fiscal talks may be political loser

GOP: Linking Obamacare defunding to fiscal talks may be political loser

David M. Drucker · July 25, 2013 4:00 am

Harvard University Professor Larry Summers would be able to lecture Congress and the president on what needs to be done to spur economic growth. (AP File)

Larry Summers for Federal Reserve Chairman

Diana Furchtgott-Roth · July 24, 2013 4:00 am

Two conservatives â Sen. Mike Lee, above, of Utah and Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan â introduced bills in their respective chambers to wind down the agency, which uses taxpayer-backed loans and loan guarantees to help U.S. companies sell overseas. (AP Photo/Steve C. Wilson)

The middle class or the middle men?

Mike Lee · July 24, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. David Vitter, R-La. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

MANHATTAN MOMENT: Dodd-Frank, meet Warren and Vitter

Nicole Gelinas · July 19, 2013 4:00 am

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will say Wednesday that the Fed is planning to slow down its stimulus program later this year only if the economy continues to improve. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Ben Bernanke to Congress: Taper still coming this year, but only if economy improves

Joseph Lawler · July 17, 2013 4:00 am

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke goes before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday to deliver the semiannual monetary policy report. (AP/Stephan Savoia)

The week ahead in economics: Bernanke to Congress, Obama nominees, and student loans

Joseph Lawler · July 15, 2013 4:00 am

Former Gov. Phil Bredesen, D-Tenn., leads Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., in fresh Tennessee Senate poll. (AP File)

Study: Obamacare will reduce employment

Joseph Lawler · July 15, 2013 4:00 am

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Claims for unemployment benefits rise in July

Joseph Lawler · July 11, 2013 4:00 am