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I am the Charles G. Koch Professor of Economics with the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy at Troy University.

Daniel Sutter

R.I.P. export-import bank, if we’re lucky

The authorization of the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank expired on June 30. Taxpayers can thus celebrate the demise of one of our most offensive ... Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:04 pm

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I prefer studying tornadoes at a distance

I have conducted research on tornadoes for fifteen years. As an economist, I do not study the storms themselves, but rather the impacts of ... Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, August 12, 2015 11:00 pm

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The convention center bubble

Government can importantly help create the conditions under which enterprise and entrepreneurship flourish. Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 11:47 pm

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Don’t blame McDonald’s for food stamps

A New York State labor commission panel recently recommended a $15 per hour minimum wage for workers in the fast food industry, which is expected ... Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:30 pm

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How to turn a drought into a disaster

California is in the midst of a severe, protracted drought that is producing significant costs and conflicts. Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 10:13 pm

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What do we learn from ‘Bar Rescue’?

Reality television has spawned numerous shows about restaurants and bars, including “Bar Rescue” and “Restaurant: Impossible,” which focus on failing restaurants. Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 11:05 pm

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Is responsible parenting a bad thing?

The Messenger recently reported on the Troy Junior Women’s League Books for Babies program, which donates children’s books to the Troy Public Library. Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 10:59 pm

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The Supreme Court, raisins and economic freedom

The past week witnessed a number of momentous decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court. Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 10:12 pm

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Taxing visitors is still costly

Lodging taxes in Pike County will rise by 4 percent, thanks to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2015. Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 10:37 pm

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Economic development that doesn’t work

Alabama and other states actively recruit companies in the name of economic development using tax breaks, regulatory relief, and government assistance. Read more

by Dan Sutter, Wednesday, June 17, 2015 10:29 pm

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