The federal government's sway over the economy-its ability to direct the economic decisions of private citizens and the states-can be quantified. This paper introduces the "Soft Tyranny Index" to measure government's interventionary power.
Economy
Bringing Down the House (Price)
A decade ago, the typical Texas home value was about $181,000. Today, it’s ballooned to around $302,000. As home prices increase so too does the barrier to entry get higher. A recent study estimates it would take 7 years for a median-income Texas household to save up for a 20% down payment. But you don’t...
July 16, 2026