Paz Gomez
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Let Consumers Combat Global Warming
Despite capitalism’s track record of producing wealthier and enviromentally-conscious societies, decision makers across the globe keep insisting on anti-market and Malthusian-like measures as the best solutions to combat climate change.
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Cuban Exile Sues Communist Regime for Expropriating Her Life
“Anything that our eyes could see, that our noses could smell, that our mouthes could taste, and that our ears could hear had to fit the [communist] ideological framework. Quite literally, the state expropriated my body.”
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Creative Destruction: The Proof Is in the Pudding
More people than ever are enjoying both travel and accommodation thanks to Uber and Airbnb. It’s a mistake to think that the solution is to protect incumbent businesses from this creative disruption.
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The Scourge of Eminent Domain Seen on the Big Screen
A little pink house that looks over the water in a Connecticut working-class neighborhood and a “not for sale” sign perfectly depict the courage of a woman who fought against all odds to keep her home, because city officials decided that a pharmaceutical firm should have her land.
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Utah Once Again Shows the Way to Prosperity
Rich States, Poor States continues to provide solid evidence that getting the government out of the economy is the best way to promote growth.
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The Sugar Cartel versus the American People
The US sugar program is such an egregious display of special interests trumping economics that some candy manufacturers have given up hope and moved to neighboring countries such as Mexico.
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5 Reasons Why Economics Deserves STEM Recognition
Economics is part of the social sciences, as it studies human behavior. But economists employ mathematics at a fundamental level, from developing models and projections to communicating findings.
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Dollarization the Cure to Venezuela’s Hyperinflation
In Ecuador, for instance, the 1999 dollarization has brought economic stability, kept inflation at bay, and even neutralized the effects of plenty of misguided policies introduced by former President Rafael Correa, a Maduro ally.
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Subsidized Daycare: Good for Campaigns, Bad for Children and Taxpayers
Quebec’s subsidized daycare program is a prime example of policies that sound good for political campaigns but are detrimental when implemented.
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Lift the Occupational-Licensing Blockade on Louisiana
Louisiana should make it easier for low- and moderate-income workers to become florists, bartenders, barbers, and many of the 77 occupations that require an occupational license.
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Let Consumers Combat Global Warming
Despite capitalism’s track record of producing wealthier and enviromentally-conscious societies, decision makers across the globe keep insisting on anti-market and Malthusian-like measures as the best solutions to combat climate change.
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•
Cuban Exile Sues Communist Regime for Expropriating Her Life
“Anything that our eyes could see, that our noses could smell, that our mouthes could taste, and that our ears could hear had to fit the [communist] ideological framework. Quite literally, the state expropriated my body.”
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Creative Destruction: The Proof Is in the Pudding
More people than ever are enjoying both travel and accommodation thanks to Uber and Airbnb. It’s a mistake to think that the solution is to protect incumbent businesses from this creative disruption.
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•
The Scourge of Eminent Domain Seen on the Big Screen
A little pink house that looks over the water in a Connecticut working-class neighborhood and a “not for sale” sign perfectly depict the courage of a woman who fought against all odds to keep her home, because city officials decided that a pharmaceutical firm should have her land.
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•
Utah Once Again Shows the Way to Prosperity
Rich States, Poor States continues to provide solid evidence that getting the government out of the economy is the best way to promote growth.
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•
The Sugar Cartel versus the American People
The US sugar program is such an egregious display of special interests trumping economics that some candy manufacturers have given up hope and moved to neighboring countries such as Mexico.
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•
5 Reasons Why Economics Deserves STEM Recognition
Economics is part of the social sciences, as it studies human behavior. But economists employ mathematics at a fundamental level, from developing models and projections to communicating findings.
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•
Dollarization the Cure to Venezuela’s Hyperinflation
In Ecuador, for instance, the 1999 dollarization has brought economic stability, kept inflation at bay, and even neutralized the effects of plenty of misguided policies introduced by former President Rafael Correa, a Maduro ally.
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•
Subsidized Daycare: Good for Campaigns, Bad for Children and Taxpayers
Quebec’s subsidized daycare program is a prime example of policies that sound good for political campaigns but are detrimental when implemented.
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•
Lift the Occupational-Licensing Blockade on Louisiana
Louisiana should make it easier for low- and moderate-income workers to become florists, bartenders, barbers, and many of the 77 occupations that require an occupational license.