Is Nuclear Power’s High Cost Justified for Clean Energy?
David Kemp In a November 4 blog, I discussed the economics of nuclear power in light of recent nuclear deals by Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. While optimists envision an important…
GAO Finds 218 Percent Arrest Increase with Police in Schools
Kayla Susalla The juvenile justice system is distinct from the adult system because it accounts for youth making impulsive decisions due to hormonal changes, lack of experiential learning, and still-developing…
The Digital Euro Divide in the EU
Nicholas Anthony The European Central Bank remains committed to developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), but it seems not every member of the Eurozone is equally interested. According to…
On Elitism and Ahistoricism: A Response to David French
Brandan P. Buck Since the political ascent of Donald Trump, Americans have been subjected to endless think pieces on the “isolationism” that he purports to represent and threatens to unleash…
Subsidies and Tech Deals Don’t Change the Economics of Nuclear Power
David Kemp Nuclear power is in the news again. Motivated by projected increases in electricity demand and fueled by federal subsidies to research and investment in nuclear reactors, tech companies…
Deceptive Advertising on the Ballot
Marc Joffe While the presidential election and key Senate races are getting most of the attention this week, voters are also weighing in on hundreds of ballot measures around the…
Kamala Harris and the PRO Act: A Bad Idea Might Finally See Its Day
Christian Schneider As the presidential candidates roll towards Election Day, each is making a last-ditch effort to shore up support among their most favorable groups. For Vice President Kamala Harris,…
Primary Reform: Why Top Four / Top Five?
Walter Olson Tomorrow voters in six Western states (Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana) will consider versions of far-reaching primary reform. In two previous posts, I outlined what has…
Treasury Advisory Committee Calls for CBDCs to Replace Stablecoins
Nicholas Anthony The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee has published a new presentation calling for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to replace stablecoins. Pointing to a history of so-called “wildcat banking,”…
Deregulation, Not Rent Control, Is the Right Response to the Housing Crisis
Jeffrey Miron In recent months, both President Biden and Vice President Harris have endorsed government interventions aimed at curbing rent increases, particularly targeting corporate landlords. Biden’s proposal to cap rent…