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Is China Winning the Race for Resources?
Is the world running out of resources? And if so, will a strong government like China's rise to the top?
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Civil Commitment and Civil Liberties
A debate about the involuntary civil commitment of the mentally ill and sex offenders in the American justice system.
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Investor-State Dispute Settlement: Getting the Rules Right
The rules for settling disputes between corporations and states come from an earlier era. Is it time for reform?
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The End of Asymmetric Information?
Much regulation has been premised on the presence of asymmetric information. What happens when it disappears?
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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.