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March 26, 2014
Water price ceilings create distorted price incentives
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 26, 2014
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A Water Shortage During Brazil’s World Cup

A major source of Sao Paulo, Brazil’s water supply has shrunk. Down to 14.7% of its capacity, the Cantareira Basin supplies almost half the area’s water. […]

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November 27, 2011
Published by Elaine Schwartz at November 27, 2011
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Happy Pecan Farmers

With soaring demand from China and less supply in the U.S., you have some very happy pecan farmers. However, they have one big problem. Theft. Armed […]

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November 12, 2011
Published by Elaine Schwartz at November 12, 2011
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Presidential Wagers

 Looking at the University of Iowa GOP Iowa Caucus Market, you could create these headlines: “Gingrich gains.” “Cain crashes.” Perry plummets. Romney remains. With quotes indicated […]

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November 8, 2011
Published by Elaine Schwartz at November 8, 2011
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The Future of Oil

When will we run out of oil? A room full of pistachios might have the answer. In the first several pages of The Invisible Heart: An […]

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