I can only agree with the sentiments of Arnold Kling in this article about Douglass North. Developing institutions as reducing transaction costs is a lesson that can be applied at ... Keep Reading
Growth & Development
Dwindling tax base
There is a lot of talk going around about how counties pay for growth and whether new revenue streams (transfer tax, impact fees, etc.) are needed, especially in my home county of ... Keep Reading
Hot Lanes, Baby
Another great idea (pdf) North Carolina will pick up on in twenty years. ... Keep Reading
The ‘Progressive’ Answer to Everything
More taxes. Says Greg Flynn at the Progressive Pulse:There is an alternative to property tax that 7 NC Counties already have: a Land Transfer Tax option that 6 of those counties ... Keep Reading
Gub’ment Bitness: Oxy Moronic
Here's another reason why government shouldn't be in the business of, well, anything. Government's don't have profit motives, which is why municiple wifi may sound great at the ... Keep Reading
Unemployment up
The NC Employment Security Commission reported today that the unemployment rate for April jumped from 4.5% to 4.8%. Sure would be a good time for some good ole' economic stimulus. ... Keep Reading
N.C. Budget Roundup
For a roundup of Civitas policy briefs on the N.C. state budget, visit here. ... Keep Reading
The Paradoxes of Place
The paradox of place? The more "they" come, the less appealing it will be. Asheville (#1) and Cary (#4) make the top 5 in a list of America's best places to ... Keep Reading
