Turning campaign donations into city contracts Ordinance. San Antonio Express-News. Ordinance. Ordinance. Ordinance. Lawyers creating work for other lawyers at taxpayer expense Campaign donations from groups promoting human rights is fine, in my opinion. Donations from those who are/might be up for lucrative city contracts is not. They give the impression that donors…
Originally published at RealClearMarkets, Mises Wire, Free the People and rejected by the San Antonio Express-News Ever since I can remember, there’s been a notable imbalance between the attention and credit given to the demand side of the economy, and that given to the supply side. I try to ensure that my students see the…
Originally published on the Mises Institute Power & Market Blog We just concluded a national, state and county election season where crime and economic volatility were at the forefront. These issues are likely to occupy the minds of voters through May’s municipal elections. Staying Strapped Though economic stability is more important to public safety than…