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Money In Politics

…successful politician Vespasian said  “Pecunia non olet” — or “money doesn’t stink” ] If money causes candidates to get votes, the origin of the money doesn’t matter. If popularity causes candidates…

The political-economy of water…all in auctions

…This paper proposes a novel mechanism for reallocating temporary water flows or permanent water rights. The All-in-Auction (AiA) increases efficiency and social welfare by reallocating water without harming water rights…

The Land Grabbers — the review

…are replaced by managed supplies that will waste calories, inputs and environmental flows. Yes, the Saudis are engaging in grabs, but that was only after their failure to grow wheat…

Are Refis Contractionary?

…you’re Tagg Romney. But let’s follow the flows here, pretending that all transactions are with two banks for reasons that will be clear. My refinancing means that Bank A receives…