by Sven Larson, Ph.D. for the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii As this is written, in August 2010, the Social Security system is running a deficit. Its ability to support future retirement benefits for Americans is rapidly withering away. Fixes have been offered, but they all center in on postponing the
Danny de Gracia, II and Kyle Shiroma In the last three years, nearly all fifty states saw government budgets operating in the red as a result of the global economic crisis. The fallout of the meltdown gained considerable notoriety in Hawaii as the determination was made to compensate for the
Danny de Gracia II and Kyle Shiroma Hawaii’s taxpayers might be shocked to discover that while numerous voices in and out of the local political establishment are calling for an increase in the General Excise Tax to cover any future budget shortfalls in education or other state services, upwards of
by Ken Schoolland Li Zhao Schoolland organized the first China Austrian Economics Camp (CAEC) this summer with Northeastern University (NEU) of Shenyang, China. Those teaching about the economics and ethics of free markets included Tom Palmer of the Atlas Economic Research Foundation and the CATO Institute, Fred Foldvary of Santa Clara
Did Your Legislator Pass the Freedom Test? This year, Hawaii state legislators were put to the financial test. With a record state shortfall, the legislature came up with all types of creative solutions. One was to raise taxes, which the House and Senate approved in more than a dozen different
by Pearl Hahn Hawaii’s unions could be a valuable asset to the community. Every individual is guaranteed freedom of assembly to associate with whomever he wishes to express, promote, pursue, or defend a common interest such as better working conditions. This is a basic human right. Problems arise, however, when
by Paul Lazaro With approximately 6.6 percent of Hawaii’s labor force unemployed, the legislature needs to revise the state’s complex certification system to make it easier for people to change professions and get back to work. When specific industries shift with a changing economy, the unemployed become re-employed by changing
Malia Blom Hill Follow the Money: Eye-Opening Arithmetic By Malia Hill “Aid…” “Help…” “Equality…” These are the kinds of words that make you feel benevolent. After all, it’s good to help those in need who may be contending with financial difficulties, cultural erosion, or lack of opportunities. Unfortunately, the kind
Part three in a series by Malia Zimmerman A national battle is raging over whether foreign crews on foreign vessels with the latest technology will be permitted to help in the BP oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Remarkably, President Barack Obama for the last 8 weeks has refused
by Samuel R. Staley, Ph.D O’ahu residents can be excused for being confused about the current state of Honolulu’s transportation policy. This mid-size city faces big city traffic problems, and practical strategies to mitigate its economic and social impacts are hard to see in the current transportation policy debate. This
by Sven Larson, Ph.D. for the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii As this is written, in August 2010, the Social Security system is running a deficit. Its ability to support future retirement benefits for Americans is rapidly withering away. Fixes have been offered, but they all center in on postponing the
Danny de Gracia, II and Kyle Shiroma In the last three years, nearly all fifty states saw government budgets operating in the red as a result of the global economic crisis. The fallout of the meltdown gained considerable notoriety in Hawaii as the determination was made to compensate for the
Danny de Gracia II and Kyle Shiroma Hawaii’s taxpayers might be shocked to discover that while numerous voices in and out of the local political establishment are calling for an increase in the General Excise Tax to cover any future budget shortfalls in education or other state services, upwards of
by Ken Schoolland Li Zhao Schoolland organized the first China Austrian Economics Camp (CAEC) this summer with Northeastern University (NEU) of Shenyang, China. Those teaching about the economics and ethics of free markets included Tom Palmer of the Atlas Economic Research Foundation and the CATO Institute, Fred Foldvary of Santa Clara
Did Your Legislator Pass the Freedom Test? This year, Hawaii state legislators were put to the financial test. With a record state shortfall, the legislature came up with all types of creative solutions. One was to raise taxes, which the House and Senate approved in more than a dozen different
by Pearl Hahn Hawaii’s unions could be a valuable asset to the community. Every individual is guaranteed freedom of assembly to associate with whomever he wishes to express, promote, pursue, or defend a common interest such as better working conditions. This is a basic human right. Problems arise, however, when
by Paul Lazaro With approximately 6.6 percent of Hawaii’s labor force unemployed, the legislature needs to revise the state’s complex certification system to make it easier for people to change professions and get back to work. When specific industries shift with a changing economy, the unemployed become re-employed by changing
Malia Blom Hill Follow the Money: Eye-Opening Arithmetic By Malia Hill “Aid…” “Help…” “Equality…” These are the kinds of words that make you feel benevolent. After all, it’s good to help those in need who may be contending with financial difficulties, cultural erosion, or lack of opportunities. Unfortunately, the kind
Part three in a series by Malia Zimmerman A national battle is raging over whether foreign crews on foreign vessels with the latest technology will be permitted to help in the BP oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Remarkably, President Barack Obama for the last 8 weeks has refused
by Samuel R. Staley, Ph.D O’ahu residents can be excused for being confused about the current state of Honolulu’s transportation policy. This mid-size city faces big city traffic problems, and practical strategies to mitigate its economic and social impacts are hard to see in the current transportation policy debate. This
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