Commentary: Mercatus Pension Study Demonstrates Advantages Of Defined Contribution System

By Jamison Beuerman

10/05/2011

'A defined contribution system is one no longer supported by taxpayers, but, rather by the responsible investment choices of individuals.'

TAGS: Mercatus Center, Pension Reform, public pensions

Louisiana Pensions and SEC Probe New York Hedge Fund Over Possible Fraud

By Robert Ross

07/27/2011

Louisiana public pension funds sought to withdraw $143 million from Fletcher Asset Management earlier this week, but were presented with IOUs in lieu of cash, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill.

TAGS: Consulting Services Group, Daryl Purpera, Fletcher Asset Management, Joe Meals, Josh Barro, Kevin Pearson, Pension Reform, public pensions

Commentary: Louisiana Union Rally a Misguided Show of Solidarity

By Jamison Beuerman

02/24/2011

"Not only do public-sector unions hamper the effectiveness of government and the efficiency of business, they impede the ability of elected leaders to enact sound reforms."

TAGS: public pensions, Scott Walker, unions

The Proposed Freeport McMoran Settlement: Ineffective by Design

The proposed settlement is heralded by some as a major victory, supposedly securing $100 million for the state to use for coastal restoration. In reality, the proposed settlement, if adopted, would yield nowhere near $100 million and divert much of the money it did raise to unrelated government spending. Two key flaws undermine the settlement’s...

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