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The US government now holds equity stakes in 30 private companies, up from zero just over a year ago. In some cases, it's the largest shareholder. This raises massive questions about capital misallocation, government neutrality, and cronyism, says Scott Lincicome on MS NOW.

The US government now holds equity stakes in 30 private companies, up from zero just over a year ago. In some cases, it's the largest shareholder. This raises massive questions about capital misallocation, government neutrality, and cronyism, says Scott Lincicome on MS NOW.

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Government equity stakes now in 31 private companies can inflate share prices, let the Trump administration dictate business terms, and make the U.S. economy less dynamic and productive over the long run, says Cato’s Scott Lincicome on CNBC. “And Congress has never said a word about any of it.”

Government equity stakes now in 31 private companies can inflate share prices, let the Trump administration dictate business terms, and make the U.S. economy less dynamic and productive over the long run, says Cato’s Scott Lincicome on CNBC. “And Congress has never said a word about any of it.”

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53% of Gen Z views socialism favorably and 38% views communism favorably, a new Cato Institute poll finds. Among Americans over 65, those numbers drop to 23% and 5%. It's a real and growing generational divide. Learn more from Cato's Rikki Schlott.

53% of Gen Z views socialism favorably and 38% views communism favorably, a new Cato Institute poll finds. Among Americans over 65, those numbers drop to 23% and 5%. It's a real and growing generational divide. Learn more from Cato's Rikki Schlott.

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Immigrants have reduced government deficits by at least $14.5 trillion over the last 30 years, said David J. Bier, the Cato Institute Director of Immigration Studies, before the Senate Budget Committee.

Immigrants have reduced government deficits by at least $14.5 trillion over the last 30 years, said David J. Bier, the Cato Institute Director of Immigration Studies, before the Senate Budget Committee.

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AOC and Bernie Sanders often claim you don’t earn a billion dollars, you steal it. While this supposedly justifies their proposals for outsized wealth taxes, Cato’s Marian L Tupy notes that once you punish innovation, the prosperity we all enjoy quickly disappears.

AOC and Bernie Sanders often claim you don’t earn a billion dollars, you steal it. While this supposedly justifies their proposals for outsized wealth taxes, Cato’s Marian L Tupy notes that once you punish innovation, the prosperity we all enjoy quickly disappears.

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“It is difficult to imagine a more ominous and more horrendous violation of the basic principle of free speech.” Cato’s legal expert Clark Neily comments on ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show after FCC pressure.

“It is difficult to imagine a more ominous and more horrendous violation of the basic principle of free speech.” Cato’s legal expert Clark Neily comments on ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show after FCC pressure.

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Do the rich pay taxes? In the US, they do. And a lot of them. America has the most progressive tax system in the developed world, where high earners pay the largest share. If spending keeps rising, taxes will too. The only solution is lower spending, says Cato’s Adam Michel.

Do the rich pay taxes? In the US, they do. And a lot of them. America has the most progressive tax system in the developed world, where high earners pay the largest share. If spending keeps rising, taxes will too. The only solution is lower spending, says Cato’s Adam Michel.

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“Medicare doesn't need to cover Ozempic. Medicare needs to take Ozempic.” Cato’s Michael F. Cannon 🇮🇪🇺🇸 told Al Jazeera English that the real path to affordable GLP-1 drugs isn’t government subsidies, but eliminating cost-increasing regulation. Let price competition work, and people won't need government subsidies.

“Medicare doesn't need to cover Ozempic. Medicare needs to take Ozempic.” Cato’s Michael F. Cannon 🇮🇪🇺🇸 told Al Jazeera English that the real path to affordable GLP-1 drugs isn’t government subsidies, but eliminating cost-increasing regulation. Let price competition work, and people won't need government subsidies.

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— How did you become a libertarian? — Watched the government in action. After clerking for a federal judge and watching the government violate people's rights without taking responsibility, Cato’s Clark Neily knew exactly where he stood. Whatever was the most opposite of what he saw, that's what he wanted to be. A libertarian.

— How did you become a libertarian? — Watched the government in action. After clerking for a federal judge and watching the government violate people's rights without taking responsibility, Cato’s Clark Neily knew exactly where he stood. Whatever was the most opposite of what he saw, that's what he wanted to be. A libertarian.

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A lot has been said about migrant crime, but the data show that immigrants, both legal and illegal, are significantly less likely to be incarcerated. Check out the new research by Cato’s The Alex Nowrasteh.

A lot has been said about migrant crime, but the data show that immigrants, both legal and illegal, are significantly less likely to be incarcerated. Check out the new research by Cato’s The Alex Nowrasteh.

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"You sound like a libertarian." That's what a family friend told The Alex Nowrasteh in sixth grade. Now the Cato senior vice president for policy, Alex shares the story of how he came to embrace libertarianism and the book that introduced him to Hayek, Mises, and Rothbard.

"You sound like a libertarian." That's what a family friend told The Alex Nowrasteh in sixth grade. Now the Cato senior vice president for policy, Alex shares the story of how he came to embrace libertarianism and the book that introduced him to Hayek, Mises, and Rothbard.

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Tariffs can harm US companies in three ways: the direct costs of the tariffs themselves, retaliation by foreign governments and consumers, and the reputational damage to distinctively “American” brands. At a recent Cato event, Senator Rand Paul, Senator Tim Kaine, and Scott Lincicome discussed👇

Tariffs can harm US companies in three ways: the direct costs of the tariffs themselves, retaliation by foreign governments and consumers, and the reputational damage to distinctively “American” brands. At a recent Cato event, Senator Rand Paul, Senator Tim Kaine, and Scott Lincicome discussed👇

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For every year from 1994 to 2023, immigrants in the US paid more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government. Check out the latest study from Cato’s David J. Bier.

For every year from 1994 to 2023, immigrants in the US paid more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government. Check out the latest study from Cato’s David J. Bier.

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Heatwaves kill more than 175,000 Europeans every year, and 80% have no air conditioning. Not because they can't afford it. Because governments have regulated and restricted it. Learn more from Cato’s Chelsea Olivia Follett:

Heatwaves kill more than 175,000 Europeans every year, and 80% have no air conditioning. Not because they can't afford it. Because governments have regulated and restricted it. Learn more from Cato’s Chelsea Olivia Follett:

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We should stop thinking about tariffs as just national statistics. It’s also about real people, real livelihoods, and real consequences. “For small businesses, this is life or death," highlights Scott Lincicome.

We should stop thinking about tariffs as just national statistics. It’s also about real people, real livelihoods, and real consequences. “For small businesses, this is life or death," highlights Scott Lincicome.

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“A mountain of research proves that immigrants do not increase crime rates,” says Cato’s David J. Bier, testifying before a Senate Budget Committee hearing on sanctuary cities.

“A mountain of research proves that immigrants do not increase crime rates,” says Cato’s David J. Bier, testifying before a Senate Budget Committee hearing on sanctuary cities.

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“In less than a year, DHS has attacked the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 14th amendments to the US Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus, the independent judiciary, and much more,” states David J. Bier before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Read full testimony:

“In less than a year, DHS has attacked the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 14th amendments to the US Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus, the independent judiciary, and much more,” states David J. Bier before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Read full testimony:

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Noncitizens in the United States stole 31% less welfare from the federal government from 2013 to 2024 than US citizens, reports Cato’s David J. Bier. US citizens accounted for 95% of federal welfare fraud losses during that period.

Noncitizens in the United States stole 31% less welfare from the federal government from 2013 to 2024 than US citizens, reports Cato’s David J. Bier. US citizens accounted for 95% of federal welfare fraud losses during that period.

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Chelsea Follett Chelsea Olivia Follett is a mother of four and a Cato Institute research fellow who has studied how to make raising children more affordable for American families. Check out her ideas in the Cato Institute Handbook on Affordability:

Chelsea Follett Chelsea Olivia Follett is a mother of four and a Cato Institute research fellow who has studied how to make raising children more affordable for American families. Check out her ideas in the Cato Institute Handbook on Affordability:

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