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What’s Changed about the Standard of Living?
We all care about living standards, but they are notoriously hard to measure over time. A panel of experts discusses this contentious topic.
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Public Policy for the Sharing Economy
Mobile computing has enabled a new way to buy and sell goods and services. But how should governments respond?
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Can Public Policy Stop Obesity?
Can public policy stop obesity? Or at least help? Four experts on public health and health policy offer a range of views.
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Politics, Social Theory, and SETI
What can the search for extraterrestrial intelligence tell us about societies on earth?
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Do Economic Sanctions Work?
A panel of experts considers the effectiveness of economic sanctions policy.
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Religion in the Public Sphere
Separation of church and state: How far should it go? A panel discussion hosted by the Cato Institute.
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Patents and Public Choice
Public choice economics warns that our patent system may be rewarding special interests, not fostering innovation.
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The Basic Income and the Welfare State
If the welfare state is bad, would a basic income do better?
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Visual Persuasion and Politics
What is the proper role of visual persuasion in politics? Four cultural critics discuss the role of the visual in our democratic process.
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The Snowden Files: One Year Later
Invited contributors debate the implications of Edward Snowden's NSA leaks.