In the wake of last year’s 7 October pogrom, and amid rapidly rising anti-Semitism, most Jews are even more convinced of the importance of the Jewish State and the need for greater solidarity. read more »
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Sweden Proves Khaldun-Laffer Right
In Europe there is a strong general trend in which high-tax nations stagnate economically, while economic growth is shifting towards member states with lower taxation levels, talent supply and business friendly regulations. read more »
I'm Not an Urbanist. I'm an Urban Sociologist.
I’ve written a lot about how growing up in Detroit was instrumental in my desire to improve and revitalize cities. Watching a city being hollowed out and disgraced in the ‘70s and ‘80s can have that impact. read more »
Kamalafornia Über Alles
For the last century, no state more epitomized the ideals of upward mobility and technological and cultural innovation than California. read more »
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Tally of U.S. Wind & Solar Rejections Hits 735
You won’t read much about this in major media outlets, but nearly every week, local communities across the US are rejecting or restricting solar and wind projects. read more »
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Chicago's Household And Income Growth Comes With A Good Deal Of Black Flight
Sometimes you try to put a positive gloss on a situation, but the underlying concerns that cause the need for such spin come back to bite you. read more »
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Don't Buy Kamala Harris's Blue Collar Rhetoric
It appears to be a rule of modern politics that politicians must pander to voters. The latest example of this read more »
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Austin Builds Apartments and Single-Family Houses, Prices Fall
Just a quick note on an encouraging article by James Rodriguez of Business Insider. Rodriguez reports a significant reduction in house prices in Austin, Texas, due to building a large number of single-family homes and apartments. I was unable to discern whether the article dealt with the Austin market (the metropolitan area) or the city (which is a housing submarket). Nor could I tell if his insightful comparison to San Francisco was the housing market (metro) or the city submarket. read more »
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Immigration Has Benefits and Drawbacks
Overall, immigration has both positive and negative effects, something rarely acknowledged by advocates on either side. read more »
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Gasoline Does the Lindy Effect
Last week, I took my 2012 Acura to my longtime auto repair shop, Rising Sun Automotive, for an oil change. read more »
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