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Why doesn’t the Coase Theorem work in Gaza?

Posted on August 7, 2014 by F. E. Guerra-Pujol

The “Coase Theorem” is a beautiful prediction or simple model from the world of academic economics that does not always hold up in the real world. (Look it up.) (Bonus link: check out our related research on this topic “Does the Prisoner’s … Continue reading →

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Veritas odium paret

Posted on July 29, 2014 by F. E. Guerra-Pujol

Consider, for example, the recent spate of self-righteous indignation over Stephen A. Smith’s “provocation” comments or over the Israeli Defense Forces’ ongoing military operation in Gaza. Why do people disagree with the simple truth in either case–i.e. most violence is provoked, which, … Continue reading →

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