Occupational licensing requirements now affect over 1,000 occupations, extending beyond traditionally licensed professions into fields such as sales, personal care, and even (in Massachusetts) fortune-telling. This post examines how policymakers can promote entrepreneurship while ensuring consumer safety. Continue Reading
In this post, we elaborate on scientific research to refute a some of the popular myths about vaccines. Continue Reading
The abrupt and dramatic reduction of advisory bodies mandated by the Trump administration threatens the vitality of our nation’s science and technology enterprise. Continue Reading
Here is a short summary of what vaccines are and how they work, drawn from evidence-based medical research articles. Continue Reading
Although controversial, the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back more than 80 environmental regulations may be beneficial for small business and the U.S. economy. Current and future regulations should consider the advantages of a robust small business sector as well as the benefits of environmental protections. Continue Reading
China’s Belt and Road development plan, Xi Jinping’s signature initiative, has captured the world’s attention since its announcement in 2013, with comparisons drawn to the ancient Silk Road and the Marshall Plan. But recently, worldwide coverage of the BRI has grown less favorable and more critical. Continue Reading
NASA and the space industry need a new generation of problem solvers to answer the questions that will shape our future, but right now, they don’t have it. Continue Reading