Economic Thinking offers services to debate clubs and organizations. For Daisy Debate Open Houses (September 11, 18, 25, 6 pm Eastern time), Greg Rehmke will offer short comments on economics of demonstration debates. Each...
Hong Kong property tycoon pitches new city idea to Ireland (The Guardian, July 28, 2020): China’s recent imposition of national security laws on the island has prompted many Hongkongers to consider leaving. The British government has...
Nation-states can be more trouble than they’re worth. For the Middle East, federalism, soft-partition, enclaves, and charter cities offer non-state paths to peace and prosperity. The March NSDA Public Forum topic is “Resolved: The United States should no...
It is very good news that hundreds of millions are on the path to prosperity heading to cities for opportunities. Michael Cox used this example: imagine a few people dropped into a jungle, just one...
NCFCA’s 2020-21 topic on E.U. immigration reform is connected to past topics on foreign aid, transportation, agriculture, China, and ocean policy. All key topics because for mankind, prosperity follows agriculture, fisheries, transportation, and trade....
For students researching Middle East policy, this fascinating July 4th NYT article is highly recommended: Refugee Camp for Syrians in Jordan Evolves as a Do-It-Yourself City. The Zaatari Refugee Camp, now home for over 85,000...
Notes on Global Cities, Geography, and Economic Development Gregory Rehmke, February 22, 2011 The Houston World Affairs Council invited me to give talks to Houston area teachers on Global Cities. In my notes below...
Many interesting resolutions with great opportunities to learn, discuss, and debate. [Update: the import-export policy reform topic was chosen. Discussed in other posts.] Let’s start with Africa: “The United States Federal Government should substantially...
A previous post on migration emphasized the importance of measuring economic freedom to judge policy reforms effective in reducing barriers to enterprise and prosperity. In that post Economic Freedom Indexes were recommended as tools...
Many proposals call for the European Union to increase skilled immigration, as well as reforms for less skilled immigrants and asylum seekers. Populist and nationalist groups say new immigrants will “take” jobs locals could...
