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Welcome back to Fraser Insight, the Fraser Institute's U.S. newsletter.
| Issue 54 | Winter 2020 |
Welcome back to Fraser Insight, the Fraser Institute’s U.S. newsletter.
This wintertime issue of Insight is highlighted by our In Context section, where we showcase in-depth research and analysis. This issue includes reports on human freedom around the world (the U.S. is ranked 15th), generosity in the U.S. and Canada (Utah tops the rankings), energy-sector competitiveness (Texas and Oklahoma are 1st and 2nd, respectively), and the latest installment of our Essential Scholars series (a fascinating look at the life and work of Milton Friedman).
The In Print section includes a number of timely of commentaries, blogs and op-eds covering everything from tariffs and taxes, to the NBA and the PRC.
Finally, the In Focus section shares some big news about a new addition to the Fraser Institute family.
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| In Print: Commentary and Review |
Year of the Wealth Tax?
Fraser Forum, January 3, 2020
If leading presidential candidates have their way, 2020 will be the year of the wealth tax. |
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Tax Gap Growing between Canada and the U.S.
Fraser Forum, December 9, 2019
The U.S. has a substantially lower tax-to-GDP ratio than Canada, and the gap could widen given tax changes and reforms undertaken by Washington. |
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Trump Tariff Threat Highlights Change in U.S.-Canada Relations
Fraser Forum, December 9, 2019
While Canada’s defense spending is the latest focus of the Trump administration’s ire, the broader, longer-standing bilateral issue is the perception by both Democratic and Republican leaders that allies such as Canada are acting opportunistically in a number of policy areas. |
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Balkans Moving toward Freedom and Markets
Fraser Forum, December 9, 2019
Western Balkan countries are implementing bold and deep institutional reforms that will not only liberalize their economies, but will also significantly improve the level of freedom enjoyed by the people in the region. |
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NBA Controversy Underscores China’s Bullying Tactics
Fraser Forum, October 24, 2019
With freedoms and democracy in decline in Hong Kong, people around the world have been expressing support for Hong Kong citizens in their fight for human rights and democratic political institutions. One of them, Daryl Morey, the general manager of the NBA’s Houston Rockets, tweeted: “Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong.” Morey's tweet drew immediate and fierce condemnation in China followed by massive retaliation from several key partners.
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Socialism Produces Misery, Starvation, Death—and Bad Beer
Fraser Forum, October 2, 2019
Recent polls indicate about 40 percent of American young people support socialism. But do they really understand how socialism works? Let’s use beer—yes, beer—to assess the political systems in some socialist countries.
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| In Focus: Research and Analysis |
The Essential Milton Friedman
Milton Friedman was one of the most influential economists of all time. He revolutionized the way economists think about consumption, money, stabilization policy and unemployment. Through his writings and his media appearances, he educated millions about how markets work and how governments often fail. He restored the respectability of classical liberal notions that had fallen into disfavor by conveying a deep understanding of the ideas themselves. And he influenced leading policymakers, especially in the United States, where his ideas helped end the military draft, broaden educational choice and change the regulatory climate. Worldwide, almost all central banks now follow policies that are grounded in Friedman’s insights and recommendations. |
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Economic Freedom of the Arab World 2019
Jordan, Bahrain and the UAE lead the way in the latest economic freedom survey focused on the Arab world. The war-torn nations of Libya and Syria are tied for last. |
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The Human Freedom Index 2019
The top 10 jurisdictions in the latest Human Freedom Index are New Zealand, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Canada, Australia, Denmark and Luxembourg (tied in 6th place), Finland and Germany (tied in 8th place), and Ireland. The United States is 15th. The index incorporates 76 distinct indicators of personal and economic freedom in the following areas: Rule of Law; Security and Safety; Movement; Religion; Association, Assembly, and Civil Society; Expression and Information; Identity and Relationships; Size of Government; Legal System and Property Rights; Access to Sound Money; Freedom to Trade Internationally; and Regulation of Credit, Labor and Business. |
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Canada-U.S. Energy Sector Competitiveness Survey 2019
Texas is the most attractive jurisdiction for oil and gas investment throughout the U.S. and Canada, followed by Oklahoma (2nd) and Kansas (3rd). In fact, the entire top 10 is composed of U.S. jurisdictions: Wyoming (4th), U.S. Offshore–Gulf of Mexico (5th), North Dakota (6th), Alabama (7th), New Mexico (8th), Montana (9th) and Mississippi (10th). |
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The 2019 Generosity Index
U.S. states dominate the top of the rankings on the latest Generosity Index, with Utah placing first, followed by Maryland and Georgia. The percentage of tax filers donating to charity in the U.S is 24.9 percent, and Americans donate 1.52 percent of their income to charity. |
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| In Context: News and Events |
Institute Expands its Reach
The Fraser Institute has integrated the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS), the leading free market think tank in Atlantic Canada, into our organization. Under an innovative and unique arrangement, AIMS is a standalone initiative within the Fraser Institute. With the addition of AIMS, the Fraser Institute is now Canada’s largest independent think-tank, with a presence from coast to coast. The AIMS initiative has already released its first report and a number of commentaries.
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| In Touch: Connect with Us |
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