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Loans to the Poor
01 Mar

Loans to the Poor

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Uncategorized

Muhammad Yunus has brought the Grameen Bank to the U.S. The microfinance venture, which previously helped the poor in countries […]

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More on the Finnish Kids
29 Feb

More on the Finnish Kids

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

I agree with Justin’s comments on the Wall Street Journal article about Finnish education. One point I’d like to add […]

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Show-Me Institute Interview on KY3 in Springfield
29 Feb

Show-Me Institute Interview on KY3 in Springfield

Posted by David Stokes Transportation

The release of our most recent study, about transportation in MIssouri, was accompanied by a very successful media tour through […]

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What Makes Finnish Kids So Smart?
29 Feb

What Makes Finnish Kids So Smart?

Posted by Justin Hauke Education

The Wall Street Journal asks this question. Finnish students consistently outperform the rest of the world on international tests, yet […]

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Martha Stewart Was Wrong: It’s Not a Good Thing
29 Feb

Martha Stewart Was Wrong: It’s Not a Good Thing

Posted by Justin Hauke Uncategorized

I don’t want to beat a dead horse, so I will be brief. While I certainly agree with many of […]

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Don’t Take Pride in Not Being the Worst
28 Feb

Don’t Take Pride in Not Being the Worst

Posted by Nicholas Loyal Uncategorized

In a study highlighted by the New York Times and every other major news publication in the country, the Pew […]

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Initiative & Referendum Has Great Track Record
28 Feb

Initiative & Referendum Has Great Track Record

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Uncategorized

I want to follow up on Justin Hauke’s and David Stokes’ entries about the initiative process. Primarily, I take issue […]

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Tabarrok on Gun Buybacks
28 Feb

Tabarrok on Gun Buybacks

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Economy

Dave Stokes has blogged about the gun buyback programs that St. Louis periodically tries. Now Cafe Hayek links to an […]

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Update on the Initiative Process
28 Feb

Update on the Initiative Process

Posted by Justin Hauke Uncategorized

The initiative bill Dave Roland commented on several weeks ago has been “perfected” in the House and is nearing passage. […]

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New Study Shows Role for Private Investment in Missouri Transportation
27 Feb

New Study Shows Role for Private Investment in Missouri Transportation

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Transportation

A new study, jointly produced by the Show-Me Institute and the Reason Foundation, examines the relatively new funding paradigm of […]

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Gateway to 21st Century Education
27 Feb

Gateway to 21st Century Education

Posted by Justin Hauke Education

I know what you’re thinking: "Enough, Justin, we’re sick of you already." I know, but this is the last post […]

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Not Really Our Issue Area …
27 Feb

Not Really Our Issue Area …

Posted by Justin Hauke Energy

But DailyTech reports today that all four major global temperature tracking outlets (Hadley, NASA’s GISS, UAH, and RSS) are showing […]

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Taxes Matter
27 Feb

Taxes Matter

Posted by Justin Hauke Taxes

Faced with a record budget surplus this year (on the order of $14.8 billion U.S.), the territory of Hong Kong […]

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Put on the Red Light (Camera)
27 Feb

Put on the Red Light (Camera)

Posted by Nicholas Loyal Transportation

The city of Arnold (which has graced this forum before for alternate reasons) is now the first municipality in Missouri […]

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Alternative Teacher Certification
26 Feb

Alternative Teacher Certification

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

Thanks, Combest, for linking to an article about this excellent legislation: Sen. Luann Ridgeway, R-Smithville, sponsored a bill to give […]

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Don’t Know Much About History
26 Feb

Don’t Know Much About History

Posted by Justin Hauke Education

USA Today has a new poll out detailing today’s sad state of educational affairs. Educators have proudly pointed out that […]

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Another Reason to Vote
26 Feb

Another Reason to Vote

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Uncategorized

Here’s another situation in which economists are wrong and your vote does count. You might someday want to run for […]

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The Ice Cream Market Works; Why Doesn’t the Market for Education?
25 Feb

The Ice Cream Market Works; Why Doesn’t the Market for Education?

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

Edspresso links to an article in the Washington Post about how to choose the best school for your child. Anybody […]

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Cut the Budget or Raise Taxes? Kansas City, Make Your Choice …
25 Feb

Cut the Budget or Raise Taxes? Kansas City, Make Your Choice …

Posted by David Stokes Municipal Policy, Transparency

Today’s Kansas City Star has a very good and detailed look at Kansas City’s projected budget problems. I believe it […]

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Who Should Decide on Tax Increment Financing?
25 Feb

Who Should Decide on Tax Increment Financing?

Posted by David Stokes Municipal Policy, Property Rights

Anytime you can put "Municipal League" and "TIF Commissions" in the same headline, you know you have an exciting story! […]

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