Regulation
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In the Land of the Free, Americans are Still Fighting for the Freedom to Pump Gas
“The claim that pumping fuel is some kind of safety hazard is of course even sillier today than it was in 1949.” ~ Jon Miltimore
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The Opportunity Costs of FTC Merger Meddling
“Success is never guaranteed in a market economy, and business failure is not uncommon for industry leaders. Blockbuster and Kodak had near monopolistic status in their respective sectors but that couldn’t save them from tech innovations that took them down.” ~ Kimberlee Josephson
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Maximizers and Monopolies, A Benefit to Society
“Consumers do not care that there is only one primary zipper manufacturer, they only care that their zippers work. Thus, if market needs are being met, competition isn’t a concern.” ~ Kimberlee Josephson
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The Economics of Data Privacy
“Striking a balance that protects individuals’ privacy while fostering an environment conducive to innovation is crucial for nurturing a vibrant, competitive marketplace.” ~ Spence Purnell
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Rent Control Recidivism
“The campaign to tighten rent controls in California, as in every other jurisdiction where the issue is in play, relies on voters’ ongoing ignorance and misunderstanding of the realities of the rental housing market.” ~ Gary Galles
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In Defense of Interchange Fees
“Interchange fees, long derided as a cost center for vendors that accept credit cards, may serve as a check on hyper-politicized consumer businesses.” ~ Dave Birnbaum
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Two Sheep, a Wolf, and Auberon Herbert
“In other words, Herbert wanted the independence of mankind from all overreaching government, not the mere replacement of one pack of wolves for another, even a smaller or less voracious pack.” ~ Robert E. Wright
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The (Egg)noble Lie of Regulatory Paternalism
“As long as you don’t have serious comorbidities, you are over 4.5 times more likely to win the million-dollar Powerball prize than die from the consumption of a raw unpasteurized egg.” ~ Alec Stamm
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The SEC Limits Most People’s Investment Opportunities
“The bill that the US House passed by a voice vote would require the SEC to develop a test to determine whether someone is knowledgeable enough to forgo the investor protections built into public offerings to the general public.” ~ Gerald P. Dwyer
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Historic Designations: Not All Bad
” People can only live in one house at a time, but the enjoyment of living in that house depends in no small part on the other houses in the neighborhood, if they care about the aesthetic vibe.” ~ Janna Lu
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In the Land of the Free, Americans are Still Fighting for the Freedom to Pump Gas
“The claim that pumping fuel is some kind of safety hazard is of course even sillier today than it was in 1949.” ~ Jon Miltimore
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The Opportunity Costs of FTC Merger Meddling
“Success is never guaranteed in a market economy, and business failure is not uncommon for industry leaders. Blockbuster and Kodak had near monopolistic status in their respective sectors but that couldn’t save them from tech innovations that took them down.” ~ Kimberlee Josephson
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Maximizers and Monopolies, A Benefit to Society
“Consumers do not care that there is only one primary zipper manufacturer, they only care that their zippers work. Thus, if market needs are being met, competition isn’t a concern.” ~ Kimberlee Josephson
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The Economics of Data Privacy
“Striking a balance that protects individuals’ privacy while fostering an environment conducive to innovation is crucial for nurturing a vibrant, competitive marketplace.” ~ Spence Purnell
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Rent Control Recidivism
“The campaign to tighten rent controls in California, as in every other jurisdiction where the issue is in play, relies on voters’ ongoing ignorance and misunderstanding of the realities of the rental housing market.” ~ Gary Galles
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In Defense of Interchange Fees
“Interchange fees, long derided as a cost center for vendors that accept credit cards, may serve as a check on hyper-politicized consumer businesses.” ~ Dave Birnbaum
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Two Sheep, a Wolf, and Auberon Herbert
“In other words, Herbert wanted the independence of mankind from all overreaching government, not the mere replacement of one pack of wolves for another, even a smaller or less voracious pack.” ~ Robert E. Wright
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The (Egg)noble Lie of Regulatory Paternalism
“As long as you don’t have serious comorbidities, you are over 4.5 times more likely to win the million-dollar Powerball prize than die from the consumption of a raw unpasteurized egg.” ~ Alec Stamm
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The SEC Limits Most People’s Investment Opportunities
“The bill that the US House passed by a voice vote would require the SEC to develop a test to determine whether someone is knowledgeable enough to forgo the investor protections built into public offerings to the general public.” ~ Gerald P. Dwyer
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Historic Designations: Not All Bad
” People can only live in one house at a time, but the enjoyment of living in that house depends in no small part on the other houses in the neighborhood, if they care about the aesthetic vibe.” ~ Janna Lu