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Alternatives to Police - Do They Work?

Non-police solutions are often proposed to improve neighborhood security and welfare. But do they work?

Dec 1 • 

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November 2025

Housing and Affordability – No Easy Solutions

A new paper on housing supply constraints suggests they do not matter for affordability.

Nov 18 • 

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Timely Economics Nobel – Creative Destruction and genAI

The recent Economics Nobel Prize focuses on economic and technological growth

Nov 7 • 

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October 2025

A Tax By Any Other Name: Equity Stakes, Tariffs, Government Debt

Taking equity stakes in companies, raising tariffs, and even issuing government debt – it's all tax.

Oct 26 • 

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High Skilled Immigration – the H-1B Visa

The US imposed a $100,000 fee on high-skilled immigrant petitions – a very costly decision for the US

Oct 10 • 

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September 2025

Are People Really Less Conscientious?

A Financial Times article claims people have become less conscientious, but a closer look paints a more complicated picture.

Sep 21 • 

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A Reader’s Guide to Economic Headlines

With the media posting sensational economic stats daily, filtering out the noise becomes crucial.

Sep 2 • 

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August 2025

GDP Will Reflect “AI”, But How Focused Should We Be On It?

Podcaster Dwarkesh Patel believes the value AI will not be accurately reflected in GDP – he’s both right and wrong

Aug 19 • 

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More than a Safety Net – Value Created by Unemployment Benefits

Welfare programs, like unemployment insurance, are rarely mentioned as policies that are positive-sum.

Aug 10 • 

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News: Republican Administration Fires Head of BLS After ‘Bad’ Jobs Report

President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) immediately after the recent jobs report publication.

Aug 4 • 

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July 2025

The Federal Reserve is Right

Jerome Powell has come under significant criticism. Under closer inspection, the Federal Reserve's decisions are fully driven by economics.

Jul 26 • 

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Work Requirements - An Ineffective Policy

Work requirements are often touted as a remedy to prevent the misuse of benefits. Instead, they only end up harming those who are most in need.

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