Law of demand and behavior in anti smoking dynamics
The excerpt argues the law of demand applies to anti smoking behavior, noting the cost to nonsmokers in enforcing limits on smokers is effectively zero, so people may overuse this influence. It frames economics as explaining how costs shape actions in public settings like restaurants and airports.
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Wiliams
James Madison
First Congress
Congress
Virginia
George Mason
Madison
Dred Scott
Roger Taney
Smoke Free Air Economics by Walter E Williams
Williams argues zero prices create suboptimal outcomes including smoking rules. He shows how charging for smoke free air changes behavior, citing lectures at Congress and volunteer work. he concludes zero prices affect many sectors, including supermarkets and clothing stores, with Walter E Williams of George Mason University as the author.
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Walter E. Williams
George Mason University
Editorial Minuteman financial woes unravel border vigilantes
The Minuteman Project faces a legal fight over financial improprieties and internal rifts among leaders Jim Chase, Jim Gilchrist, and Chris Simcox. Donations raised by a Virginia firm allegedly left only about 100 000 dollars, with whistleblowers claiming closer to 400 000. Gilchrist was removed as president amid denials of wrongdoing.
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Minuteman Project
Antiillegal
Minuteman
Border-Watcher Movement
Jim Chase
Oceanside
Calif
Jim Gilchrist
Aliso Viejo
Chris Simcox
Tombstone
Ariz
Washington Post
Herndon
Gilchrist
Congress
Washington Times
Simcox
Minuteman Civil Defense Corps
Bush Administration
San Diego Union-Tribune
Former senator Fred Thompson may run for president
Washington reports Thompson weighing a Republican presidential bid drawing early favorable reaction from social conservatives. His conservative Senate record contrasts with some liberal Tennessee allies. Clinton dining with Wilson and Blumenthal fuels centrist image questions. Emanuel and Schumer spar over DOJ probe and Gonzales scrutiny amid ongoing corruption cases.
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Fred Thompson
Tennessee
Sen
Thompson
Howard Baker
Lamar Alexander
Senate
Rudy Giuliani
John McCain
Mitt Romney
Paul Harvey
Washington Post
al Kamen
701
Joseph Wilson
Valerie Plame
Sidney Blumenthal
Wilson
Senate Intelligence Committee
Blumenthal
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Gun ban ruling could energize gun control debate
Washington analysis argues a 2-1 appellate win against Washington DCs gun law may revive the gun control issue in national politics. The piece discusses constitutional history, scholars, and potential Supreme Court review, noting implications for Democrats and campaign finance debates.
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D.C
Supreme Court
Emory University
Michael Bellesiles
Erwin Chemerinsky
Duke University
Washington Post
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