Tag: subsidies

College Expensive Because We Subsidize It?

According to Richard Vedder of the Mackinac center, Maybe so. Michigan supports universities and colleges, and is required to do so by the state’s constitution. An example of taxpayer expense at a single institution is that of the University of…

Low Information And White Elephants

Cross posted from RightMichigan.Com Troy had the right idea, and the right Mayor. Once upon a time. Mayor Janice Daniels in December of 2011 led the opposition in the Troy City Council for an $8.5 million train depot for good…

Economic Development FAIL

Regular readers would recall that I have often argued against all forms of welfare, whether to capable individuals or corporate entities.  In fact, upon review of the OWS videos posted in the last week, you might find that I agree…