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Tag: regulations

The Internet versus the Internet

September 2, 2015 jbp Blog

We are often told that private companies won’t invest money into certain technologies, such as “green” energy, because it isn’t

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The Regulator Versus the Innovator

September 1, 2015 jbp Blog

The regulator and the innovator are two very different people. The regulator enforces standards. The innovator questions standards. The regulator

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Free the Energy Producers

January 8, 2014 jbp Blog, Houston & Texas

In its never ending quest to expand government power, the Chronicle calls for Texas legislators to re-regulate the state’s electricity

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Regulations Impede Rationality

January 1, 2014 jbp Blog

A liberal friend was recently lamenting personnel decisions being made at her workplace. I pointed out that, in a free

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A Deal That’s not so Sweet

August 21, 2013 jbp Blog

This was originally posted on PoodleRose on August 21, 2013. Comments have not been migrated. Representatives from twelve countries will

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Who Should Decide If You Start a Business?

August 7, 2013 jbp Blog

This was originally posted on PoodleRose on August 7, 2013. Comments have not been migrated. You might think that all

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When Volunteering Isn’t Voluntary

July 23, 2013 jbp Blog

This was originally posted on PoodleRose on July 23, 2013. Comments have not been migrated. British Prime Minister David Cameron

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Take the Stairs Fatso, Or Else

July 22, 2013 jbp Blog

This was originally posted on PoodleRose on July 22, 2013. Comments have not been migrated. Never one to sit still

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“Excessive” Regulations

July 19, 2013 jbp Blog

This was originally posted on PoodleRose on July 19, 2013. Comments have not been migrated. Americans often clamor about “excessive”

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The Industries We Love to Hate

July 18, 2013 jbp Blog

This was originally posted on PoodleRose on July 18, 2013. Comments have not been migrated. Opinion polls regularly find that

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