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Why Expanding Roads Fails to Reduce Traffic Congestion
Increasing lanes sounds like it should reduce traffic congestion – research shows it doesn't.
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Why Good Economic Policies Can Fail – The Need for Incentives and Reminders
A study on HIV medication adherence exemplifies how incentives and reminders can boost effectiveness of assistance programs and policies.
Mar 18
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The Rise in Startup Fraud
Venture capital-backed firms have become more friendly to founders, but this, in turn, is leading to increased fraud.
Mar 10
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Something is rotten in the state of … Economics
A recent podcast with Jon Stewart ignited a debate about economics
Feb 17
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Gifts in the Workplace
Unlike many headlines suggesting gifts are inefficient, gifts from employers increase workers' productivity.
Dec 25, 2025
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Locked In: How Homeownership Limits Mobility
High house-wealth can unintentionally trap people in an area going through a downturn.
Dec 17, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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Clearing Up the Free-Bus Debate
The provision of a government service, such as buses, and how to fund it, are fundamentally two different questions.
Jul 6, 2025
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GenAI – Will Workers Disappear?
Public predictions about the impact of genAI on workers and the economy are dramatic – but are they right?
Jun 30, 2025
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Yes – Tariffs Have Increased Prices and Inflation in the US
The price increases from tariffs can be seen in both economy-wide data and retail data.
Jun 16, 2025
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