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Groceries cost too much. But blaming “greedy corporations” for higher prices gets the problem and the solution wrong. When supply falls and demand stays strong, prices rise. When supply grows, prices fall. That’s not greed. That’s basic economics. There are plenty of examples that bust the corporate greed myth. Egg prices show what happens when […]
A food truck is supposed to move. In Georgia, moving it too far meant getting another permit. Georgia has 159 counties, and food truck owners were required to obtain a permit in each county where they served. That meant they could face 159 separate permitting requirements if they wanted to work throughout the state. For […]
There’s no doubt families are paying too much for groceries. The question is what will actually bring those costs down. Some elected officials are proposing to put government in the grocery business. The idea sounds simple and compassionate: Have the government operate stores and use public dollars to offer groceries at lower prices. But good […]
Opening a small business means taking a risk. William Glass knew that when he set out to open The Brewing Projekt in Wisconsin. A Marine veteran and father of three, Will invested about $500,000 to secure a location, hire employees, and buy equipment. He was betting on an idea and his ability to turn that […]
America’s 250th anniversary is a chance to remember what made the American experiment possible, and to decide how we will carry it forward. Over the past six months, Americans across the country have joined us to celebrate our founding principles in action. Each month brought a new theme, a new challenge, and a new way […]
Freedom isn’t just a gift to enjoy. It’s a responsibility to carry forward. That’s what the founders understood. The Declaration was written in extraordinary circumstances. It says it’s the people’s “right” and “their duty” to resist a government engaged in a long pattern of abuse and to secure freedom for the future. Nearly 250 years […]
Many people picture the economy as a pie. If one person gets a bigger slice, someone else must get a smaller one. If a business earns more, workers or customers must be losing. If a community grows, longtime residents pay the price. That view misunderstands how prosperity is created. The economy grows when people find […]
Across every state and every circumstance, Americans are telling us the same thing: They’re working hard, but the cost of living keeps rising. That’s why Americans for Prosperity launched the Camp Prosperity Tour. We’re traveling across the country to listen to Americans, support local businesses, and hear how rising costs are affecting everyday life. At […]
For many Americans, the American Dream feels harder to reach than it did decades ago. Housing costs continue to climb. Energy bills remain unpredictable. Even routine trips to the grocery store leave many anxious at the checkout. Many factors contribute to higher prices. But one often overlooked driver is government regulation. Three examples stand out: […]
