Vance Ginn
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Round Rock, TX, United States
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U.S. Receives Lowest Economic Freedom Ranking Since 1975
"We need a return to the classical liberalism that has advanced people’s livelihoods through capitalism and limited government. Those principles helped set the stage for billions of people to be brought out of extreme poverty, so let’s get back to them." ~ Vance Ginn → Read More
Out-of-control Congress and Fed need binding rules
"May you live in interesting times," goes the old Chinese curse. When it comes to economics, "interesting" usually means the sky is falling. → Read More
Tax Freedom Day highlights advantages of the Texas economic model
When our taxes go up, we spend more time working for the government and not for ourselves and our families. → Read More
Occupational licensing keeps many from driving toward prosperity
You shouldn’t have to get government’s permission to pursue your dreams. → Read More
2019 should be Trump’s free trade year
Without trade, you wouldn’t have been able to text your loved ones. → Read More
When you think of economic freedom, you should think of Buc-ee's
In Texas, we have our own holiday traditions, such as making a stop in our travels at a Buc-ee's. If you're among the unenlightened, Buc-ee's is... → Read More
Texas’ economic freedom ranking remains high but drops to 3rd nationwide
Dean Stansel and Vance Ginn say high-freedom states like Florida and Texas provide excellent examples of what low-freedom states like New York and California need to do. → Read More
Taxing Texans right out of their comfort food, by Vance Ginn
It’s too late for Threadgill’s World Headquarters, Frank & Angie’s, and other small businesses so overburdened by taxes that they have to shut their doors. But can’t we agree that in a state in which armadillo boxer shorts are a unifying political statement that more freedom and more opportunity are worth taking bold steps? → Read More
Gas at $240 per gallon? IPCC report lays out high cost of carbon taxes
Vance Ginn and Elliott Raia say a carbon tax would hurt all of us. → Read More
Texas needs fiscal transparency, by Vance Ginn and Charlie Katebi
We’ve set some pretty high goals for Texas’ budget for the upcoming biennium. And to achieve them, Texas need to overhaul its arcane and opaque budget-making process. → Read More
Let's make trade more free — not less
If talks with Canada break down, the uncertainty that has been a drag on our economy will remain. → Read More
Let's make trade more free — not less
If talks with Canada break down, the uncertainty that has been a drag on our economy will remain. → Read More
Just say no to a carbon tax, by Vance Ginn and Robert Murphy
Ultimately, a carbon tax is based on flawed assumptions and carries high economic costs. Let’s not resort to a carbon tax that’s simply social engineering. Instead, the focus should be on reducing government barriers so entrepreneurs can innovate in order to continue cleaning the environment and increasing human flourishing in a way that makes energy more affordable for everyone. → Read More
The costs of carbon taxes are real — and crippling
The proclaimed benefits of a carbon tax are not proven, yet the negative economic effects of such a carbon tax are clear. → Read More
Trump's historic tax reform is a strong step toward greater prosperity
There's reason to be optimistic for the future. → Read More
Texas ranks near the top (again) for economic freedom
Texas' economic policies keep it near the top in economic freedom, but government barriers hinder more human flourishing.The Fraser Institute... → Read More
Congress needs a vision for prosperity
Washington must lay out a vision that puts the American people first and the interests of the Washington cartel last. → Read More
Let America lead in nuclear power innovation
In today’s politically polarized environment, compromise is a rare commodity, especially in the energy debate. While progressives push for the use of zero-carbon energy, conservatives counter by advocating for a reliable electricity grid. → Read More
Texas model supports miraculous prosperity, by Vance Ginn
There’s certainly room for improvement in Texas — the state should expand education freedom and structurally reform property taxes, for example — but overall the American Dream is alive and well here. Before people write-off the Texas model as some miracle based on oil and gas activity, they should do their homework. → Read More
Renegotiating NAFTA without favoritism supports prosperity
Renegotiating NAFTA should serve as an opportunity to promote economic growth, but only by reducing trade barriers. → Read More