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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Virginia Toll Projects and “Loss Aversion”
In his book, “Thinking, Fast and Slow,” psychologist and Nobel Prize winner in economics Daniel Kahneman describes the phenomena of “loss aversion” and “reference points.” These deeply embedded cognitive quirks, which had survival value for hunter-gatherers, pose dilemmas for politicians … Continue reading
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ObamaCare Continues to Strain Small Business
This article was originally published in the American Legislative Exchange Council’s policy blog, the AmericanLegislator (www.americanlegislator.com). A Gallup Poll released in February found that nearly half of small business owners pointed to potential healthcare costs (48 percent) as a reason … Continue reading
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Hunting for Scapegoats won’t Lower Pump Prices
When President Obama took office, regular gasoline cost $1.85 a gallon. Today it is $4.00 per gallon in many cities, and some analysts predict it could reach $5.00 or more this summer. Filling your tank could soon slam you for … Continue reading
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Congestion's Impact on Urban Economies
(Publisher’s Note: Congestion relief should be the top priority in any transportation plan. Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads are our most congested parts of the state and where the highest concentrations of current and future jobs are located. This article … Continue reading
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EPA Still a Threat to Property Owners
(Gary Baise lives in Virginia and is a nationally recognized environmental attorney. The articles we use in Jefferson Policy Journal written by Gary Baise have relevance here in Virginia as they show the heavy-handed reach of the federal government into … Continue reading
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