InsideSources: Is the American Dream lost? “No”, says NCPA Director of Youth Programs Rachel Stevens in an InsideSources commentary. Stevens argues that establishing debate-based education in America’s schools will improve students’ critical thinking skills and awareness of important political issues, ensuring the health and survival of the American Dream.
Bloomberg Business: Knowing the cost of tests upfront is the latest step towards consumers taking control of their healthcare dollars, says NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick in a Bloomberg Business article.
WFAA Dallas: NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick outlined some ways to use the money left in your Health Savings Account before you lose it at the end of the year in an interview with WFAA Dallas.
The Orange County Register: California’s efforts to fight fraud in Medi-Cal is a more promising way to control costs than attacking the research-based pharmaceutical industry, says NCPA Senior Fellow John R. Graham in an Orange County Register commentary.
Campus News: In this Campus News commentary, NCPA Senior Research Fellow Lloyd Bentsen IV explains that while it is good that states are looking to reduce their prison costs by increasing access to education, increasing Pell Grants eligibility is not the way to go.
As of Friday morning, the House passed the Omnibus Bill. Senate action is expected this afternoon.
NCPA: The “too big to fail” doctrine that resulted from the 2008 Financial Crisis is dampening competition and hurting small banks, according to a new study from the National Center for Policy Analysis by economist John Berlau.
We at the National Center for Policy Analysis strongly oppose the proposed IRS rule that would have 501(c)3 charitable organizations collect social security numbers of donors who give $250 or …
The federal government’s response to the 2008 Financial Crisis resulted in an unofficial “too big to fail” doctrine. Large financial institutions received generous bailouts in the wake of the crisis, whereas other industries …
New York Times columnist Josh Barro took obvious pleasure last Christmas reporting on one of modern economics’ most settled arguments: that in-kind gift-giving, especially at Christmas, involves a lot of “waste,” or, more …
Forbes: According to a Forbes commentary by NCPA Senior Fellow John Graham, house calls could increase quality of care at low cost, if partnered with mobile health technology portfolio of cloud-enabled diagnostic, therapeutic, and decision-support tools to maximize efficiency.
NCPA: As tax reform continues to play a major role in the 2016 presidential debates, National Center for Policy Analysis Senior Fellow and Director of the Beacon Hill Institute David Tuerck and Beacon Hill’s James Angelini have published a new report outlining the impact of different tax reform plans.
In order to pursue meaningful tax reform, it is necessary to define income using either the consumption or the accretion to net worth (income) standard. Advocates of the consumption standard assert that …
NCPA: Ohio’s income tax cuts could save the state from losing billions in income previously lost to residents moving to other states, according to a new report from National Center for Policy Analysis Senior Fellow Pam Villarreal.
According to IRS and Census data, Ohio lost about $23 billion in annual adjusted gross income (AGI) from 1992 to 2014 due to residents moving to other states. Prior to 2013, Ohio …
Townhall.com: NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick assesses the conditions necessary for a successful and affordable health care system in a Townhall.com commentary. According to Herrick, reducing cost-sharing; providing incentives for working with enrollment professionals; and improving the care for patients in poor health, in need of end-of-life counseling, or requiring hospice care will slow the growth of health care spending and render the system more efficient.
KERA News: Refugee resettlement and diversity are addressed by three Texas women mayors at a luncheon hosted by the NCPA, in a KERA News article.
NCPA: The Obama Administration’s changes to the federal overtime regulations could hurt workers’ upward mobility and limit workplace flexibility and employment options for those trying to climb the income ladder, according to a new report by National Center for Policy Analysis Research Associate Jacob Kohlhepp.
In 2016, millions of professional and salaried American workers will be effectively reclassified as hourly workers and eligible for mandatory overtime pay due to a change in U.S. Department of Labor regulations. While …
NCPA: What does it take to lead a diverse city like Irving, Corpus Christi, or Fort Worth? Three leading Texas mayors will share their thoughts on the rewards and challenges of leading fast-growing, diverse cities, while addressing current issues such as refugees, local economies and education at a National Center for Policy Analysis luncheon from 12:00-1:30pm on Friday, December 4th at the Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum.
In the 17 years since the NCPA published Michael Cox and Richard Alm’s report, “Technology and Economic Growth in the Information Age,” the technology landscape in the United States has changed dramatically, with …
Forbes: NCPA Senior Fellow John R. Graham discusses the advances in “telemedicine” and its future implications, but points out that doctors have been reluctant to give up traditional practices in favor of “connected care,” in a Forbes commentary.
Town Hall: As the 150 global heads of state gathered in Paris for climate talks, West voiced his scorn for the topic of the conference in a Townhall.com commentary, stating that Paris is the most appropriate backdrop to discussing matters of national security and Article V of NATO.
NCPA: The Federal Reserve’s adoption of an expansionary monetary policy following the 2008 recession ignored inflationary warning signs on the dollar standard’s periphery, destabilizing both the U.S. and global economies, according to a new report by National Center for Policy Analysis Research Associate Hector Colon.
In late 2008, in order to boost the American economy and help mitigate the effects of the Great Recession, the Federal Reserve adopted an expansionary monetary policy, enlarging its balance sheet. The …