What is the current party division of the U.S. Congress and state governments, and how does this impact legislation at both levels of government? A historical analysis of federal and state party compositions may offer insight. In the 2018 midterm elections, Democrats gained a majority in the House of Representatives, thus ending a two-year period […]
Why net neutrality is an economic debate
The court of public opinion has seemingly swung in favor of net neutrality. So much so that Congress—including both Democrats and Republicans—is not debating whether net neutrality rules are necessary, but what form they should take. The court of economists, however, is more divided. Like most policies, net neutrality regulations would have winners and losers, […]