Archive: Economy & Jobs
Announcing a Series on Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition
New Paper Examines the Importance of Domestic Mineral Production
The Rise of African Telecom
Rapid expansion of fiber, satellite, and mobile technology are improving day-to-day life in Africa - much of it thanks to private investment.
Remembering President Warren G. Harding
The 29th President of the United States and his underappreciated accomplishments
Governor Pritzker Vetoes Illinois Nuclear Ban Repeal
The fall veto session keeps the bill in play
Japan’s Oldest Reactor Reaches Criticality Once Again
The country’s restarting of reactors shuttered in the wake of Fukushima is proceeding apace
The Emperor Who Died Bringing Sound Economics Back to Rome
Emperor Pertinax was probably too good for Rome and the Romans
The State of Electricity Transmission
Net Zero Policies Would Require Major Transmission Expansion, But How Feasible is That?
California’s High Speed Rail Authority Hires “Sustainability” Consultant
The California High-Speed Rail Authority endorses Arup to fulfill green goals, yet this fiscal boondoggle has left the station
How Sound Economics Birthed the Video Game Era
Video games could not have been founded on technical advances alone
French Bill Accelerates Nuclear Construction and Removes Cap
Policies that involve phasing out nuclear seem to be losing favor
Finland’s New Reactor is Already Lowering Electricity Prices
It was over cost and plagued with delays, but Olkiluoto 3 is paying off
Do You Have a Right To a Yo-Yo?
A lesson in economic philosophy