Section 230 & social media censorship: Too much or too little?Some scattered thoughts on the great social media purge of 2021 and the calls to repeal Section 230.Jan 10, 2021Jan 10, 2021
Five National Policy Responses for COVID-19 / CoronavirusContaining the epidemic and stabilizing the economy will require further action from Congress and the administration.Mar 10, 2020Mar 10, 2020
What makes me Hegelian?I sometimes describe myself as Hegelian. This confuses a lot of people, so I decided to write out a concise explanation of what it means…Feb 14, 20196Feb 14, 20196
On Hegel’s Rational ChristianityIt seems natural to ascribe a deep Christian influence to G.W.F. Hegel’s understanding of political enlightenment, given his strong…Jul 18, 20182Jul 18, 20182
Child Allowances are Transforming the Conversation Around CashLast week, Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released a new bill to convert the Child Tax Credit into a…Nov 1, 20171Nov 1, 20171
Published inNiskanen CenterCanada Shows Medicaid Block Grants Can Work But Probably Won’tMedicaid waivers provide a model of “executive federalism” that works.Apr 4, 2017Apr 4, 2017
Published inNiskanen CenterSocial Insurance Is Not The Same Thing As CharitySocial insurance is about solving market failures, not forced philanthropy.Apr 3, 2017Apr 3, 2017
Published inNiskanen CenterThe Business Case for Supersonic OverlandEnding the ban on supersonic overland is the key to achieving affordable, faster-than-sound air travel.Mar 6, 20172Mar 6, 20172
Published inNiskanen CenterThe Future of Liberalism and the Politicization of EverythingThe ideals of liberalism seem increasingly under threat these days, so it’s worth reviewing what they are, where they come from, and why…Jan 25, 2017Jan 25, 2017
Published inNewCo ShiftThe Pro-work Case for Universal Basic IncomeThe idea of a Universal Basic Income — an unconditional cash stipend from the government that could, in principle, greatly simplify the…Jan 4, 20176Jan 4, 20176
Why the Niskanen Center is Joining the Economic Security ProjectWe believe in crafting policies tailored for the future, that enhance human freedom and unleash the progressive power of markets.Dec 9, 20161Dec 9, 20161
Published inNiskanen CenterThe “Why” in Wage Segregation(Alternative Title: How Ezra Klein Caused Income Inequality)Aug 18, 20162Aug 18, 20162
Published inNiskanen CenterPeter Thiel’s plan to become CEO of AmericaThe infamous investor has made a long shot bet on Trump to make the United States more like a monarchy, disrupt its decadent bureaucracy…Aug 4, 20162Aug 4, 20162
Why Peter Thiel’s endorsement of Trump actually makes perfect sense:1. There’s a massive arbitrage opportunity in going against social desirability bias. Supporting Clinton is like starting a restaurant…Jul 22, 20164Jul 22, 20164
Published inPlain TextThe Future of Capital MobilityWhen global trade barriers fell capital became free to flow around the world. In turn, it created a burst of jurisdictional competition…Mar 30, 20165Mar 30, 20165
Published inPlain TextDisrupting BureaucracyHow software will eat the stateSep 24, 20151Sep 24, 20151
Published inBasic IncomeSeparation AnxietyWhat the Friendly Societies tell us about modern wage inequalityMay 26, 20151May 26, 20151
How The Welfare State Enhances Social Capital — & Why The US Falls BehindThe inverse relationship between social capital and the modern welfare state has been greatly exaggerated.Sep 3, 2014Sep 3, 2014