Pinnedultrademocracyan ideal policy-making body has two fundamental characteristics.Nov 26, 2022Nov 26, 2022
Pinnedlvt productivitythere’s a claim that LVT is beneficial because it causes land to be more efficiently allocated. But this is irrational because the current…May 12, 2023May 12, 2023
Voters Are the Problem — Why Juries Should Decide ElectionsIn an era of unprecedented information fragmentation, our democracy faces existential challenges. From the 1950s through the 1980s, when…10h ago10h ago
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land value tax discussion with jeremiah johnsonJeremiah Johnson once commented to me that he felt land value tax (l.v.t.) has not just neutral but negative deadweight loss, in…Jan 91Jan 91
scored variantsin congress, there exists a concept called a “poison pill”. after a potentially winning bill is proposed, an amendment to it is proposed…Dec 19, 20241Dec 19, 20241
the gift card fallacy: misunderstanding value in economic transactionsgifts are a cornerstone of human relationships, but when it comes to economics, they can create inefficiencies. this “gift card fallacy”…Dec 1, 2024Dec 1, 2024
Reimagining Democracy: How Election by Jury Could Transform Local GovernanceIn the heart of Portland, where innovation and civic engagement run deep, we stand at a critical moment to reimagine how we select our…Nov 30, 2024Nov 30, 2024
Abolishing Public Parking: The Economic CaseThe economic inefficiencies of in-kind government benefits are well-documented. One of the most egregious examples is public parking. By…Nov 15, 2024Nov 15, 2024
