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Basic Irony

By: Ryan Young
02/19/2010

The same day President Obama called for another $50 billion to $100 billion stimulus plan (and concomitant increase in the deficit), he also appointed the…

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Regulation of the Day 115: Pancake Races

By: Ryan Young
02/18/2010

The secret to winning is to cross the finish line before your opponents do. That usually means running. The problem is that sometimes, running violates…

Consumer Freedom

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Disappointing, but Not Surprising

By: Ryan Young
02/17/2010

In theory, pay-go budgeting rules are supposed to be a way to slow the growth of government. But it's all for show. Nobody really means…

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Politics 101: Machiavelli and Public Choice

By: Ryan Young
02/12/2010

"In the absence of any guiding principle, politics becomes a naked struggle for power; The Prince give shrewd advice as to how to play this…

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Regulation of the Day 114: Unlicensed Fruit Candy

By: Ryan Young
02/11/2010

Department of Health inspectors seized, slashed open and poured bleach over thousands of dollars of local peaches, pears, raspberry and plum purees owned by pastry…

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The Economics of Charging for Airline Amenities

By: Ryan Young
02/09/2010

As of May 1, American Airlines will charge $8 to customers who want to use a blanket and pillow. Why don't they just include the…

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Basic Irony

Regulation of the Day 115: Pancake Races

Disappointing, but Not Surprising

Politics 101: Machiavelli and Public Choice

Regulation of the Day 114: Unlicensed Fruit Candy

The Economics of Charging for Airline Amenities