To diminish the city’s noise pollution, Mumbai is experimenting with traffic lights that last longer when drivers honk too much.
Airplane Window Shade Wars
Rather like the reclining chair debate, the battle of the airplane window shade has also become a source of passenger conflict.
How to Deal With (Airplane Seat) Recline Rage
To recline or not to recline an airplane seat is a problem for passengers and airlines because of pitch, profits, property rights, and your philosophy.
Getting Bumped Off Your Flight
Instead of command and control, a reverse auction or a Coasian solution would provide better ways to manage overbooked flights and bumped passengers.
Solving the Airplane Seat Problem
According to Ronald Coase, if reclining in an airline seat creates a negative externality, both parties can negotiate because the transaction costs are low.
