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Why Gas Tax Holidays Backfire
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The Secret Life of the US Energy Grid
The Economist Next DoorIn this episode of The Economist Next Door, Paul Mueller is joined by AIER colleagues Julia Cartwright and Ryan Yonk for a wide-ranging conversation on the past, present, and future of American energy. They explore how energy is produced in the United States, why the diversity of U.S. energy sources makes the system unusually robust, and how regulation and subsidies can undermine that strength. The trio compares US and Chinese energy systems, unpacks the politics of “green” mandates and subsidies, and explains why nuclear power—especially advanced and small modular reactors—may be essential for both reliability and decarbonization. Along the way, […] -
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AI Abundance Won’t End Inflation, Nor Make Money Meaningless
The Daily EconomyElon Musk claims AI-driven growth could fund UBI transfers without inflation. But relative prices — not just totals — still drive economic allocation.
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The Daily EconomyThe appointment underscores AIER’s commitment to advancing classical liberal principles in a difficult policy climate. -
The Daily EconomyThe same technologies that once fueled fears of nuclear conflict later helped reduce them and would go on to reshape both strategy and everyday life.
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The Daily EconomyClaims that NAFTA increased deaths among manufacturing workers overlook a key reality: most job loss stems from productivity gains, not trade.
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The Daily EconomyA transparent, competitive bidding process could rescue rural broadband from cronyism.
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The Daily EconomyA real-world example shows taxes eat into marginal income, steering workers toward lower-paying, but more pleasant, jobs.
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The Daily EconomyCON laws give regulators — and incumbent providers — the power to block new competition, at the expense of access and affordability.
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There has never been conformity or unanimity among conservatives. Conservatism contains many different factions and varieties of thought. The Philadelphia Society has always been dedicated to fostering conversation. This volume is published in that spirit.
