Paul Sherman

Under Florida law, before you’re allowed to cut hair, you must first take 1,200 hours of instruction that can cost thousands of dollars and pass a written exam. The economic effects of laws like this are well documented — by restricting entry into the market, these laws force consumers to pay more for fewer options. But recent events in the Central Florida neighborhood of Pine Hills point out another danger of occupational licensing. (more)

What’s legal for billionaires to do alone, but illegal for you to do with your neighbors?  Until a federal court decision last Friday, the surprising answer was:  spend freely on political ads. (more)