Daily Economy
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In Praise of the Washington Metro’s Merchandise Experiment
At a minimum, this demonstrated that there was valuable space that could be rented to retail tenants on station mezzanines. These intermediate structures that connect train platforms and station entrances get the foot traffic retailers crave.
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Wyoming Becomes the Most Crypto-Friendly State
Wyoming has a thin population base, astonishing natural beauty, and a wonderful crew of politicians and regulators who believe in independence, innovation, and technological progress. Thanks to some wise activism from knowledgeable people in the space, the legislature just passed a series of bills that will make Wyoming something of a safe space for crypto.
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Export-Import Bank Nothing but a Trough for Cronies
If Trump wants to make America great again, he can start by closing the Ex-Im Bank. America’s success was built by free-market capitalism, not government privilege.
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A Proven Strategy to Boost the Status of Women
In an attempt to liberate women from historical and cultural oppression, the most vocal activists demand all sorts of privileges and regulations. Research has shown, however, that enacting differential provisions for women in the labor market actually reduces their opportunities and increases discrimination.
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Tariffs: A History of Repeated Failure
A simple trip down memory lane, specifically the 1930s, paints a lurid image of what could potentially occur if this far-reaching tariff policy is actually implemented.
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This Is How David Hume Would Interpret Peter Rabbit
The classic story of Peter Rabbit is ultimately a tale about property rights: where they come from, how they are enforced, and the consequences of their violation. Here is the core of what makes the film remake of this story so wonderful. It challenges us to think carefully about the topic, and, as a bonus,…
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International Trade: Freedom Beats Arbitrary Rule
It’s been a beautiful thing to observe the wonderful effects of the tax cuts and deregulation of the last year. The tariffs take us off this clear path to the goal. The only question remains: is this a cul-de-sac or a u-turn? My own hope is that the political posturing is over in this one…
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Why Fiscal Warnings Fall on Deaf Ears
The most profound and important insight from Miron’s contribution is the political resistance to sufficient spending cuts, which are unavoidable, since neither higher taxes nor higher growth provide a path to solvency.
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How Blockchains Will Reduce the Scope of Government
Blockchain entrepreneurs are bound to keep finding ways to offer and eventually replace many government functions. The genie is out of the bottle, and no state, unless it’s willing to shut down the entire internet, can put it back.
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Yes, Dr. Roubini, Blockchain Is Overhyped — and That’s a Good Thing
In an article in The Guardian this week, economists Nouriel Roubini and Preston Byrne call blockchain “one of the most overhyped technologies ever.” In an earlier piece, Roubini predicts that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies collectively are “the mother of all bubbles.”
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In Praise of the Washington Metro’s Merchandise Experiment
At a minimum, this demonstrated that there was valuable space that could be rented to retail tenants on station mezzanines. These intermediate structures that connect train platforms and station entrances get the foot traffic retailers crave.
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Wyoming Becomes the Most Crypto-Friendly State
Wyoming has a thin population base, astonishing natural beauty, and a wonderful crew of politicians and regulators who believe in independence, innovation, and technological progress. Thanks to some wise activism from knowledgeable people in the space, the legislature just passed a series of bills that will make Wyoming something of a safe space for crypto.
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Export-Import Bank Nothing but a Trough for Cronies
If Trump wants to make America great again, he can start by closing the Ex-Im Bank. America’s success was built by free-market capitalism, not government privilege.
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•
A Proven Strategy to Boost the Status of Women
In an attempt to liberate women from historical and cultural oppression, the most vocal activists demand all sorts of privileges and regulations. Research has shown, however, that enacting differential provisions for women in the labor market actually reduces their opportunities and increases discrimination.
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•
Tariffs: A History of Repeated Failure
A simple trip down memory lane, specifically the 1930s, paints a lurid image of what could potentially occur if this far-reaching tariff policy is actually implemented.
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•
This Is How David Hume Would Interpret Peter Rabbit
The classic story of Peter Rabbit is ultimately a tale about property rights: where they come from, how they are enforced, and the consequences of their violation. Here is the core of what makes the film remake of this story so wonderful. It challenges us to think carefully about the topic, and, as a bonus,…
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•
International Trade: Freedom Beats Arbitrary Rule
It’s been a beautiful thing to observe the wonderful effects of the tax cuts and deregulation of the last year. The tariffs take us off this clear path to the goal. The only question remains: is this a cul-de-sac or a u-turn? My own hope is that the political posturing is over in this one…
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•
Why Fiscal Warnings Fall on Deaf Ears
The most profound and important insight from Miron’s contribution is the political resistance to sufficient spending cuts, which are unavoidable, since neither higher taxes nor higher growth provide a path to solvency.
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•
How Blockchains Will Reduce the Scope of Government
Blockchain entrepreneurs are bound to keep finding ways to offer and eventually replace many government functions. The genie is out of the bottle, and no state, unless it’s willing to shut down the entire internet, can put it back.
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•
Yes, Dr. Roubini, Blockchain Is Overhyped — and That’s a Good Thing
In an article in The Guardian this week, economists Nouriel Roubini and Preston Byrne call blockchain “one of the most overhyped technologies ever.” In an earlier piece, Roubini predicts that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies collectively are “the mother of all bubbles.”