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Inequality and the Sergey Brin Effect Arnold Kling and Nick Schulz 10/01/2008
To understand what’s driving inequality in America, it helps to study the founder of Google.
A ‘Safety Valve’ for Biofuels Ted Gayer 08/19/2008
The Environmental Protection Agency has missed a golden opportunity to alleviate high global food prices.
Automobility: The Secrets of Their Success Ralph Kinney Bennett 08/14/2008
The most popular cars of all time share more than the road.
Courting Trouble on Patents Aparna Mathur 07/29/2008
Memo to Congress: a popular patent reform idea would be costly and counterproductive.
The Good News About Energy Robert Bryce 07/18/2008
Despite the pessimistic headlines on energy, a beneficial long-term trend is underway called decarbonization.
Our Electric Future Andy Grove 07/10/2008
Energy independence is the wrong goal. Here is a plan Americans can stick to.
The Answer to Climate Change? Abigail Haddad 06/30/2008
‘Geoengineering’ may not be a panacea for global warming, but it deserves more attention from policymakers.
Hello, Mr. Chips The American 06/26/2008
Scott McGregor of Broadcom discusses the war for talent, opportunity in China, and why he’s in the ideas business.
Dieselmania Ralph Kinney Bennett 06/25/2008
Diesel engines enjoy large market share in Europe. Is this the engine of our deliverance?
When Patents Get Political Michael M. Rosen 06/20/2008
In general, the stalled patent reform debate pits hardware and software firms against pharma and biotech companies.

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