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Overcoming The Tragedy Of The Commons

The “tragedy of the commons” is one of the most influential ideas in the modern-day environmental movement. Coined by ecologist Garrett...

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Assessing The Impact Of Foreign Aid

Why are poor countries stuck in poverty despite the larget amount of foreign aids? This article analyzes the reason behind the persistent...

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BRICS Development Bank Challenges Western Dominance

Earlier on the blog, I outlined the many Price-based motivations for Western development aid. Rich countries give development aid to poor...

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Using Peer Pressure To Save Money

Want to save more money? Consider partnering up with a couple of friends. Here is a successful example in Harlem, New York. Susu members...

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Water Policy Part II: Creating Effective Water Policy: Two Case Studies

This is Part 2 of a four-part series on water policy. Click here to see Part 1, Part 3, and Part 4.* The most effective water policy...

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Water System Part I: Water Governance & Systems Of Exchange

This is Part 1 of a four-part series on water policy. Click here to see Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.* Due to numerous domestic,...

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Water Policty Part III: Water Privatization: Risks And Benefits

This is Part 3 of a four-part series on water policy. Click here to see Part 1, Part 2, and Part 4.* As national and local governments...

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Water Policy Part IV: Communal Approaches To Water Management

This is Part 4 of a four-part series on water policy. Click here to see Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.* In previous posts, I’ve discussed...

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Democrats Build Election Support by Targeting Bank Overdraft Fees?

By Nicole Woolsey Biggart and Dina Biscotti In campaign years candidates highlight issues likely to engage broad voter concern. A...

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Thomas Piketty's 'Capital' And Inequality

Economic growth and inequality - their correlation may be far more complicated than you think. In this article, we will interpret this...