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Despite Promises, New Round of EV Tax Credits Will Likely Only Benefit Upper-Income Drivers
By Tim Anaya and Wayne Winegarden As they furiously work to jam the Inflation Reduction Act through Congress, congressional Democrats are acting like the family of mice living in fear of a cat. They continually propose grand solutions that, just like the mice’s chances of putting a bell on the ...
Pacific Research Institute
August 10, 2022
Business & Economics
Sean Hannity Quotes PRI’s Dr. Wayne Winegarden on ‘High Cost of Inflation Reduction Act’
Watch Sean Hannity quote Dr. Wayne Winegarden, PRI senior fellow in business and economics, on the negative impacts of the so-called Inflation Reduction Act on his national Fox News show. Click here to read Wayne’s full op-ed from Forbes.
Pacific Research Institute
August 3, 2022
Business & Economics
The High Cost Of The Inflation Reduction Act
The right policy mix to address our current economic malaise is tighter monetary policy and pro-growth tax and regulatory policies. While the Federal Reserve is on the right track for monetary policy, the newly titled Inflation Reduction Act is completely wrongheaded. The tax provisions – such as imposing a minimum corporate tax ...
Wayne Winegarden
August 2, 2022
Business & Economics
Proxy Advisory Firms And The ESG Risk
Warren Buffett presciently noted that “only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are all now in bear market territory, so the tide has undoubtedly receded. And true to Mr. Buffett’s wisdom, the unsustainability of many fashionable investment trends ...
Wayne Winegarden
July 25, 2022
Business & Economics
Wayne Winegarden Discusses Rising Inflation on Good Day Tulsa
Watch Dr. Wayne Winegarden, PRI senior fellow in business and economics, discuss rising inflation with host Bud Ford on “Good Day Tulsa” on KTUL Channel 8 in Tulsa, OK. Click on the image to watch the video.
Pacific Research Institute
July 22, 2022
Blog
Bidenocracy’s Lack of Private Sector Experience
The Biden Administration has acted like a deer in the headlights when it comes to the U.S.’s faltering economy. Now we know why. A recent report by economist Steve Moore’s Committee to Unleash Prosperity revealed that the top Biden Administration officials charged with economic policy, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ...
Rowena Itchon
July 22, 2022
Business & Economics
NEW STUDY: Despite Billions Spent, Project Homekey Providing No Way Home for State’s Homeless
SACRAMENTO – Contrary to claims that Project Homekey is successfully addressing California’s homeless crisis, a new study released today by the nonpartisan Pacific Research Institute finds that the program is costly, inefficient, and not helping to reduce homelessness. Click here to download the study “California has spent billions ...
Pacific Research Institute
July 21, 2022
Business & Economics
Michael Pack – Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words
Our guest this week is Michael Pack, director of the documentary “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words.” His new book of the same name includes comments by Justice Thomas that did not make it into the 2-hour film. We discuss with Michael highlights of Justice Thomas’s early life, ...
Pacific Research Institute
July 19, 2022
Business & Economics
Wayne Winegarden Talks Consumer Spending, Housing Market Trends with Nasdaq Trade Talks
Dr. Wayne Winegarden, PRI senior fellow in business and economics, discusses how macro factors are impacting the housing market and consumer spending with host Jill Malandrino on “Nasdaq Trade Talks”.
Wayne Winegarden
July 8, 2022
Commentary
Nothing Curative About Dems Inflation, Higher Taxes and Prices
Congressional Democrats are one step closer to passing their trillion-dollar “Build Back Better” spending package. On July 6 U.S. Senate leaders hashed out a key proposal that would allow Medicare to “negotiate” with pharmaceutical companies over prescription drug prices. The effort is part of Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer’s, D- N.Y., drive ...
Sally C. Pipes
July 7, 2022
Despite Promises, New Round of EV Tax Credits Will Likely Only Benefit Upper-Income Drivers
By Tim Anaya and Wayne Winegarden As they furiously work to jam the Inflation Reduction Act through Congress, congressional Democrats are acting like the family of mice living in fear of a cat. They continually propose grand solutions that, just like the mice’s chances of putting a bell on the ...
Sean Hannity Quotes PRI’s Dr. Wayne Winegarden on ‘High Cost of Inflation Reduction Act’
Watch Sean Hannity quote Dr. Wayne Winegarden, PRI senior fellow in business and economics, on the negative impacts of the so-called Inflation Reduction Act on his national Fox News show. Click here to read Wayne’s full op-ed from Forbes.
The High Cost Of The Inflation Reduction Act
The right policy mix to address our current economic malaise is tighter monetary policy and pro-growth tax and regulatory policies. While the Federal Reserve is on the right track for monetary policy, the newly titled Inflation Reduction Act is completely wrongheaded. The tax provisions – such as imposing a minimum corporate tax ...
Proxy Advisory Firms And The ESG Risk
Warren Buffett presciently noted that “only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are all now in bear market territory, so the tide has undoubtedly receded. And true to Mr. Buffett’s wisdom, the unsustainability of many fashionable investment trends ...
Wayne Winegarden Discusses Rising Inflation on Good Day Tulsa
Watch Dr. Wayne Winegarden, PRI senior fellow in business and economics, discuss rising inflation with host Bud Ford on “Good Day Tulsa” on KTUL Channel 8 in Tulsa, OK. Click on the image to watch the video.
Bidenocracy’s Lack of Private Sector Experience
The Biden Administration has acted like a deer in the headlights when it comes to the U.S.’s faltering economy. Now we know why. A recent report by economist Steve Moore’s Committee to Unleash Prosperity revealed that the top Biden Administration officials charged with economic policy, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ...
NEW STUDY: Despite Billions Spent, Project Homekey Providing No Way Home for State’s Homeless
SACRAMENTO – Contrary to claims that Project Homekey is successfully addressing California’s homeless crisis, a new study released today by the nonpartisan Pacific Research Institute finds that the program is costly, inefficient, and not helping to reduce homelessness. Click here to download the study “California has spent billions ...
Michael Pack – Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words
Our guest this week is Michael Pack, director of the documentary “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words.” His new book of the same name includes comments by Justice Thomas that did not make it into the 2-hour film. We discuss with Michael highlights of Justice Thomas’s early life, ...
Wayne Winegarden Talks Consumer Spending, Housing Market Trends with Nasdaq Trade Talks
Dr. Wayne Winegarden, PRI senior fellow in business and economics, discusses how macro factors are impacting the housing market and consumer spending with host Jill Malandrino on “Nasdaq Trade Talks”.
Nothing Curative About Dems Inflation, Higher Taxes and Prices
Congressional Democrats are one step closer to passing their trillion-dollar “Build Back Better” spending package. On July 6 U.S. Senate leaders hashed out a key proposal that would allow Medicare to “negotiate” with pharmaceutical companies over prescription drug prices. The effort is part of Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer’s, D- N.Y., drive ...