We do not need human beings to be “angels” to achieve progress. We need institutions that are robust to “demons.”
READ MOREIn setting the right incentives for criminals to want to cooperate with law enforcement—for selfish reasons—lies the success of Brazil’s crusade against corruption.
READ MOREThe presence of a congestion-priced option will improve infrastructure region-wide. Making the tolled option easier to use will make for a better driving experience, even for those who don’t choose it.
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READ MOREUnder a new Vermont law, members of the military who earned a certification during their service won’t have to waste time getting recertified for civilian licensed jobs.
READ MORECalifornian cities such as San Bernardino, Stockton, and Vallejo have experienced bankruptcies over the past few years due to fast-rising pension costs.
READ MOREThere are so many criminal laws in place, ranging from the silly to the outright absurd, that most Americans will become potential felons during their lives.
READ MORETaking a page out of Orwell’s 1984, the state of Delaware is testing a mobile driver’s license program that enables law enforcement to keep track of citizens at all times.
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READ MORERich States, Poor States continues to provide solid evidence that getting the government out of the economy is the best way to promote growth.
READ MOREA partnership between Ford and Detroit-centered Beaumont Health provides a novel example of how to provide mobility for the disadvantaged without public management.
READ MOREHistorians commonly contend that the New Deal was pivotal in beating the Great Depression and protecting the American middle class. But how significant was it, actually?
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