Light touch can make homes affordable
Many local election races effectively put issues of adequate and affordable housing on the ballot. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by John Hood
No silver bullet for school woes
Unfortunately, far too many political discussions of education reform turn into debates about how best to cast silver bullets. Read More
Carolina economy solid, not spectacular
When political commentators and activists pay attention to economic data, they typically seek to jam square statistical pegs into round partisan holes. Read More
Sales tax rules don't make sense
Our state should adopt South Carolina's method for collecting sales taxes. Read More
Politicians play with fairy dust
The only real justification for a government program is that private individuals, spending a given amount of money through voluntary exchange, wouldn’t get as high a return on that money as the government would. Read More
Disappointing primaries lacked substance
It's not that preferred candidates didn't prevail. The big disappointment is the lack of substance in important issues. Read More
Common fallacies impede sound policy
Human beings have created markets, benefited immensely from markets, and yet misunderstood markets since the dawn of history. Read More
Dodd-Frank damaged housing market
Even the best of intentions is no guarantee of good outcomes. Read More
Dems hope to defend governor's office
Three Republicans and five Democrats are competing in the March 5th primary to represent their party in November. Read More
Lt. governor race draws fourteen candidates
Once a power that ran our State Senate, the Lieutenant governor now breaks ties in the Senate and serves on boards and commissions. Read More
