Competition Essential to Solving U.S. STEM Gap
eSchool News: A serious education reform is necessary to have the impact required to effectively engage and educate American students, says NCPA Senior Research Fellow Lloyd Bentsen IV in eSchool News.
The Six Deadly Dangers to the American Way
BIZPAC Review: NCPA research on unfunded liabilities is cited in BIZPAC Review.
Allen B. West
Executive Director & Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors Allen B. West is National Center for Policy Analysis Executive Director and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Lt. …
Mark Davis
NCPA Economic Policy Forum & Author Series with Mark Davis WHEN: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 12:00PM – 1:15PM WHERE: Omni Dallas Hotel 555 S. Lamar Street Dallas, TX 75202 Click here to register. For additional information, …
Not All Taxes Are Created Equal: NCPA
NCPAStates with no income tax may compensate for that income loss with higher taxes in other areas, according to a new report by National Center for Policy Analysis Senior Fellow Pam Villarreal.
The Russian Ruble Can't Be Saved With Reserves
Forbes: Allowing the Russian Ruble to plunge below 50 percent until the market recognizes the problem is the cure to their exchange rate, say NCPA Distinguished Fellow Bob McTeer in a Forbes commentary.
Not All Income Tax-Free States Are Alike
All but seven states have a state income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. These states are typically thought of as having a tax advantage over states with an income tax.
Coordinated Care Increases Health Care Costs
Heartland: Hospitals have been acquiring physicians’ practices in large numbers – with the blessing of the Affordable Care Act. This may facilitate care coordination – but unfortunately it does so at a higher cost to taxpayers according to NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick.
The Evolution of an American Patriot – From the Battlefield to Capitol Hill to Policy Development
Townhall.com: New NCPA CEO Allen B. West says policy is more important than politics to create an effective economic reform in America, as he outlines his vision for the NCPA in a commentary.
Growing number of restrictions in ACA drug coverage
WFAA: The number of plans in the Affordable Care Act placing restrictions on prescription drugs is on the rise, says NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick in an interview with WFAA.
Competition Essential to Solve the STEM Education Gap in U.S
NCPA: Developing a rigorous vetting process for talented teachers and opening up school choice options are paramount to engaging students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), according to a new report by National Center for Policy Analysis Senior Research Fellow Lloyd Bentsen IV.
Engagement in STEM Education
Recent efforts by federal, state and local governments and private sector demand have made STEM-related fields of study much more accessible to students across the country. Both private and public school choice are providing students educational opportunities focused on STEM — the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Conerly: World economy to grow 'a hair faster'
Business Examiner Media Group: Despite a 12 percent risk of a mild recession, businesses could see an uptick in revenue over the next year, says NCPA Senior Fellow Bill Conerly in a Business Examiner article.
The Death of Cash as a Vehicle for Saving
The nation’s supply of financial capital consists largely of the flow of savings from American households. However, in today’s monetary environment, savers are pressed — they might as well put their dollar bills under a mattress.
Nigeria: Addressing Food Security Through Biotechnology
AllAfrica: Efforts to solve world hunger have been stifled by restrictions on the development and cultivation of biotech crops, according to David Weisser, a research associate at NCPA.
Allen B. West
A former member of Congress, Allen West is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who served as a battalion commander in Iraq and is the Executive Director of the National Center for …
Conservative Talk Show Host Mark Davis in Dallas Dec 17th
NCPA: Mark Davis, one of the most prominent conservative radio show hosts in America, will discuss his new book Lone Star America: How Texas Can Save Our Country on Wednesday, December 17th as part of the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) Economic Policy Forum and Author Series.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Good for US Small Business
NCPA: The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade agreement which would expand American trade with nations in the Asia-Pacific region, could increase exports by up to 37.3 percent and generate $295 billion annually in income gains by 2025, according to a new report by National Center for Policy Analysis Research Associate Alyson Cuervo.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership: Opportunities for International Trade and Internal Growth
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) offers an opportunity for the United States to increase trade with 11 other countries. Completing the agreement will create the largest free trade area, in terms of both goods and services, in which the United States participates.
Patience
Forbes: NCPA Distinguished Fellow Bob McTeer says that Congress’ decision to nix white bread for whole grain bread in schools is a slippery slope that removes choice.
U.S. Navy has an underwater drone that looks, moves like a shark
San Antonio Express-News: A NCPA study that highlights the effectiveness of drones, as well as the dangers associated in the government’s use of drones, is mentioned in a San Antonio Express-News article.
Byron York
Hatton W. Sumners Distinguished Lecture Series with Byron York WHEN: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Luncheon 12:00PM – 1:30PM WHERE: Renaissance Dallas Hotel 2222 N Stemmons Fwy Dallas, TX 75207 Click here to register. …
Crisis In Pharma R&D: It Costs $2.6 Billion To Develop A New Medicine; 2.5 Times More Than In 2003
Forbes: The cost of making a new medication is growing astronomically – and hurting patients’ premiums, says NCPA Senior Fellow John R. Graham in a Forbes commentary.
How Big Is Christmas For Retail?
Forbes: Christmas is pretty big for all retailers, but some make out better than others, says NCPA Senior Fellow Bill Conerly in a Forbes commentary.