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1 week ago | 
econlib.org | Pierre Lemieux |Scott Sumner |Justin Callais
What motivates President Donald Trump’s chaotic, stop-and-go, incoherent tariff moves? On April 9, a few days after his “reciprocal tariffs” had come into force and after worrying cracks appeared in financial markets including the market for Treasurys, he announced a 90-day pause for most “reciprocal tariffs” over 10%. He explained that people were “getting … a little bit afraid.” “I thought that people were jumping a little bit out of line.
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1 month ago | 
thesgnl.com | Justin Callais |J.J. Gould
When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in August 2017, it triggered one of the most destructive natural disasters in American history. The storm stalled over Houston for several days, dumping an unprecedented amount of rain, more than a meter in some areas, leading to catastrophic flooding that put about a third of the city underwater. More than 100 people died. Around 30,000 were displaced from their homes. Some had to be rescued by boats and helicopters. Many needed temporary shelter.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
aei.org | Preston Cooper |Katharine B. Stevens |Justin Callais |Gonzalo Schwarz
with Preston Cooper, Katharine Stevens, and Justin Callais, hosted by Gonzalo SchwarzArchbridge Institute CEO Gonzalo Schwarz is joined by three experts, Dr. Katharine Stevens, Dr. Justin Callais, and AEI’s Dr. Preston Cooper, to discuss the importance of education, parent stability, and skills development for human flourishing. From early childhood interventions to the return on investment from colleges and universities, they explore how education relates to social mobility.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
debunkingdegrowth.substack.com | Justin Callais
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
debunkingdegrowth.substack.com | Justin Callais
De-growthers say that we have an unhealthy obsession with economic growth. They often focus on how richer countries do not really need to get richer, and some countries could in fact even decrease their economic standing in order to improve environmental outcomes. There is some disagreement between de-growthers on if poorer countries should pursue economic growth; on the one hand, poorer countries that grow can reduce poverty and improve access to basic needs.
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Feb 28, 2024 | 
iea.org.uk | Justin Callais |Vincent Geloso
https://iea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IEA-Discussion-Paper-122_Wealth-Generation_web.pdf Summary Many argue that income mobility is declining. This applies to all types of income mobility (relative and absolute; intergenerational and intragenerational). As remedies, those who worry and others who want to improve mobility tend to propose expansions to welfare programmes.
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Feb 28, 2024 | 
bismarcktribune.com | Justin Callais
The American Dream is alive and well in North Dakota. A recent study by the Archbridge Institute illuminates the state’s remarkable position as the seventh-best state in the nation for social mobility, a testament to our vibrant economy, robust community networks, and its residents' unyielding pursuit of progress. This isn’t about numbers; it’s a narrative of real lives uplifted by the opportunities North Dakota offers.
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Jan 16, 2024 | 
standard.net | Gonzalo Schwarz |Justin Callais
From small business to financial literacy and civic engagement, Utah is a national leader in more ways than one. Add social mobility to the list. According to our recent report, which Gov. Spencer Cox highlighted, Utah’s environment for social mobility — the ability to improve one’s life — is the very best in America.. There is no better place to live the American dream than in Utah, and that is worth celebrating.
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Jan 16, 2024 | 
heraldextra.com | Gonzalo Schwarz |Justin Callais
From small business to financial literacy and civic engagement, Utah is a national leader in more ways than one. Add social mobility to the list. According to our recent report, which Gov. Spencer Cox highlighted, Utah’s environment for social mobility — the ability to improve one’s life — is the very best in America.. There is no better place to live the American dream than in Utah, and that is worth celebrating.
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
hammondstar.com | Justin Callais
This is indicative of a culture at the seams, where our state’s leaders are failing us and we are allowing that lackluster performance to bleed into our culture and everyday life. When you think of the American Dream, you either directly or indirectly consider social mobility. This is the ability to improve your own life. The idea is that your lot in life is not very dependent on that of your parents, so one can improve their situation no matter their starting point.
