Q&A

Guess Who Really Pays the Taxes Stephen Moore 11/08/2007

Yes, income in America is skewed toward the rich. But taxes are skewed far, far more. The top 5 percent pay well over half the income taxes. STEPHEN MOORE has the numbers.

How the Fed Works Kevin Hassett 09/18/2007

The Federal Open Market Committee meets today and is expected to slash interest rates. KEVIN HASSETT, a former Fed economist, offers an inside look at how America’s central bankers operate.

Question & Answer: The Truth About America's Schools Diane Ravitch 07/19/2007

Is K–12 education really lagging badly, or have we ‘raised our sights’? DIANE RAVITCH answers the tough questions.

Q&A: Energy Independence Steven F. Hayward 05/17/2007

‘Energy independence’ may be a hollow slogan, but ‘energy security’ is something we can achieve. Separating fact from fantasy, Steven Hayward shows how.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Medicare But Were Too Confused to Ask Joseph Antos 03/27/2007

It’s America’s largest and most endangered health insurance program. Changes that give consumers more say—like the new Part D drug benefit—are helpful, but we’ll have to make tough trade-offs in the years ahead.

Question & Answer: The Trade Deficit Chad P. Bown and Rachel McCulloch 01/31/2007

Beyond myth and emotion, here’s the truth about our trade deficit. It’s big, but it’s not necessarily bad. In fact, it may be helping us live better, now and in the future. Economists Chad P. Bown and Rachel McCulloch explain.

Question & Answer American.com 10/14/2006

To help elucidate the mysteries of climate change, Kenneth Green answers fourteen questions and separates hard fact from speculation.