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Yes, Government Creates Wealth
Economics has never accepted the idea that the public sector creates wealth. But it does—and acknowledging that can lead to sweeping change.
By Mariana Mazzucato Economics has never accepted the idea that the public sector creates wealth. But it does—and acknowledging that can lead to sweeping change.
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Criminally Confidential
In reforming our criminal justice system, we must pay greater attention to one oft-neglected issue: the distorted use of criminal informants.
By Jonathan BlanksArguments
An End to Spoiler Candidates
If more states adopted ranked-choice voting, far fewer elections would include unsatisfactory, binary choices and minority-backed winners.
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Yes, Virginia, There Is a Crisis
Once upon a time in southwest Virginia, coal barons took the region’s wealth. Now, opioids sap its will.
By Sarah Jones Once upon a time in southwest Virginia, coal barons took the region’s wealth. Now, opioids sap its will.
