Paul Krugman, writing in the New York Times, suggests that Americans should pick a president who favors a carbon tax. But not even Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have proposed a carbon tax as part of their tax plans. What is a carbon tax? Why do so many academics and columnists love it? […]
There’s no question that one of the most memorable exchanges in last night’s GOP debate in New Hampshire came over the question of eminent domain, the constitutionally sanctioned taking of private property for public use. Donald Trump is for robust use of eminent domain, including instances that most people would agree constitute eminent-domain abuse. That […]
Now a week out from the Iowa caucuses, the politics of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)—the federal mandate requiring fuel refiners to blend biofuels into their gas and diesel fuels—are nearing their quadrennial high watermark. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad exhibited as much last week, publicly calling for the defeat of presidential candidates who support eventually ending the […]
Instead of just criticizing the presidential debate moderators after the fact, I’ve decided to suggest a few questions for them to ask on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. I don’t know if the questions will be good for ratings, but I’d like to know the candidates’ answers to them. 1. Nearly all of you have […]
Senator Bernie Sanders’ new energy plan, Combating Climate Change to Save the Planet, foresees the United States moving to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2050 through a mix of solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal sources. His framework has one glaring omission: nuclear energy. With nuclear power, America could make vast strides toward emissions-free electricity. Sanders […]