@SeanTrende Could you have an algorithm that’s based on census blocks and solves for the set of districts that maximizes the ratio of intradistrict block borders to interdistrict block borders?
Has anyone seen an analysis of the effect of the new Virginia congressional districts on candidate quality? Are the new districts likely to produce candidates that are more less extreme than the old districts?
A Washington Post investigation finds that DC Water had planned to reinforce the aging section of the failed Potomac Interceptor years ago but repeatedly delayed construction as federal officials studied potential environmental impacts: https://t.co/gXTG7oauXn
Economics: The optimal level of tax evasion, govt waste, crime, and even voter fraud is often *above* zero.
(Because getting to literal zero usually requires imposing dramatically higher costs & burdens on everyone else to ensure prevention of those last, few, toughest cases.)
@CoryGardner Comcast is free to buy spectrum, invest in wireless infrastructure, & compete like anyone else. They’re also free to run an MVNO model
But having the government force private parties to allow other companies to use their networks at below market rates is not a cost free exercise
My lobbyists are very nervous about me posting this, but over-regulation is working against us all. The costs are astronomical to us all, but hidden.
So, I'm taking a risk, and sharing my stories from Charm and Revoy:
https://t.co/UsaltST5gJ
@mattyglesias Baseball parks have it figured out. You get to choose between regular seats at lower prices, but high concessions, and club seats at higher prices with free food and beer.