Patrick Carroll
Contributor
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Entrepreneurs Take on the Funeral Monopoly: When Selling a Box Becomes a Crime
Oklahoma’s protectionist casket laws block competition and inflate costs. But some entrepreneurs are fighting back, taking their case to court to defend economic freedom.
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The Elevator Problem: How Rent-Seeking and Regulation Make Modern Life Unaffordable
If we want affordable, accessible, mid-rise construction, we need more elevators. Why are we building so few of them?
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The Cities with the Fastest Declining Rent Have This in Common
Austin and Atlanta have pulled off something rare: rent declines. Their rapid construction and intentional growth offer a model for the rest of the country.
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Bureaucracy Without Brakes: Overregulation Closes Home-Based Garage
Part of the threat behind “everyone must…” is that forgotten laws can be used to settle personal scores…even when the outcome is absurd.
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The Case for Privately Funding the Arts Just Got Stronger
Art is highly subjective. Why shouldn’t individuals fund the work they feel is important and valuable, voluntarily?
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Hayek at the Hair Salon: Who Decides If a Business Is ‘Needed’?
After investing thousands in her community and her dream, a young entrepreneur was denied a permit due to other salons in the area.
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Uber’s Gender Features Put Customers in the Driver’s Seat
A new female-friendly filter delivers a case study in how market competition inspires firms to provide better, more responsive service.
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Ontario’s Proposed Special Economic Zones Underscore Regulatory Harm Everywhere Else
Relaxing regulations in just a few places is a kind of favoritism. Why not extend the benefits to the whole province?
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Three Overlooked Benefits of Self-Driving Cars
They’re delivering economic, environmental, land use, and safety improvements. What else does the advent of autonomous vehicles portend?
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How Airline Regulations Hurt Passengers
“The DOT might think they’re helping, but they’re really not. Airline passengers are far better off when they, not bureaucrats, decide how airlines are run.” ~ Patrick Carroll
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Entrepreneurs Take on the Funeral Monopoly: When Selling a Box Becomes a Crime
Oklahoma’s protectionist casket laws block competition and inflate costs. But some entrepreneurs are fighting back, taking their case to court to defend economic freedom.
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•
The Elevator Problem: How Rent-Seeking and Regulation Make Modern Life Unaffordable
If we want affordable, accessible, mid-rise construction, we need more elevators. Why are we building so few of them?
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•
The Cities with the Fastest Declining Rent Have This in Common
Austin and Atlanta have pulled off something rare: rent declines. Their rapid construction and intentional growth offer a model for the rest of the country.
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•
Bureaucracy Without Brakes: Overregulation Closes Home-Based Garage
Part of the threat behind “everyone must…” is that forgotten laws can be used to settle personal scores…even when the outcome is absurd.
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•
The Case for Privately Funding the Arts Just Got Stronger
Art is highly subjective. Why shouldn’t individuals fund the work they feel is important and valuable, voluntarily?
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•
Hayek at the Hair Salon: Who Decides If a Business Is ‘Needed’?
After investing thousands in her community and her dream, a young entrepreneur was denied a permit due to other salons in the area.
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•
Uber’s Gender Features Put Customers in the Driver’s Seat
A new female-friendly filter delivers a case study in how market competition inspires firms to provide better, more responsive service.
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•
Ontario’s Proposed Special Economic Zones Underscore Regulatory Harm Everywhere Else
Relaxing regulations in just a few places is a kind of favoritism. Why not extend the benefits to the whole province?
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•
Three Overlooked Benefits of Self-Driving Cars
They’re delivering economic, environmental, land use, and safety improvements. What else does the advent of autonomous vehicles portend?
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•
How Airline Regulations Hurt Passengers
“The DOT might think they’re helping, but they’re really not. Airline passengers are far better off when they, not bureaucrats, decide how airlines are run.” ~ Patrick Carroll