Why Carbon Credits Don't Work
Sometimes carbon credits fund clean industries that would prosper anyway.Carbon markets set up under climate-change agreements are supposed to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide. Credits are issued...
View ArticleFounding Father
A new book describes the man who created modern venture capital.Although it’s a popular story, it is untrue that President George W. Bush once said, “The problem with the French is that they have no...
View ArticleGerman Solar Industry Could Soon Collapse
What could that mean for attempts to grow solar manufacturing in the United States?Because of its generous incentives program, Germany, a country that gets about as much sun as the darkest parts of the...
View ArticleElectronic Trading Is a Good Thing--at First
When a century-old wheat market went electronic, it became a living laboratory for the impact of high-speed trading.
View ArticleA Futures Market for Computer Security
A predictions market could help companies prepare for major security incidents before they happen.Information security researchers from academia, industry, and the U.S. intelligence community are...
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