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Exformation – Antitrust

In this episode, hosts Will Rinehart and Caden Rosenbaum discuss antitrust law, mega-corporations, monopolies, and big tech.

Invest Like the Best: Frontiers for Productivity

Eli Dourado, senior research fellow at the Center for Growth and Opportunity, joins Patrick O'Shaughnessy on his podcast Invest Like the Best.

States May Cost Smartphone Users Privacy, Security

Bills in several states would force companies to allow every developer to use their preferred payment system. If passed, this legislation could cost smartphone users their privacy and security.

Introducing the Exformation Podcast

In this first episode of Exformation, host Will Rinehart and Co-Host Caden Rosenbaum review and discuss the recent decisions made by the controversial Facebook Oversight Board and how those decisions will impact the future of free speech, the internet, and antitrust.

Bill Nelson’s Flawed Vision for NASA

Joe Biden’s nominee for NASA head has a worrying tendency to think about spaceflight’s past, not its future.

How Immigrants Contribute to Utah’s Success

Listen to CGO Research Manager Josh T. Smith discuss immigration with Boyd Matheson on KSL's Inside Sources.

Lucas Rentschler on the Lars Larson Show

Director of the Experimental Economics Laboratory at Utah State University Lucas Rentschler joins host Lars Larson on his podcast to discuss the recent Congressional big tech hearings. TheLarsLarsonShow · Lucas Rentschler – What should we take away from yesterday’s Congressional hearing with big tech?

Eli Dourad‪o on Village Global’s Venture Stories

Eli Dourado joins Co-Founder and Partner of Village Global Erik Torenberg on the Venture Stories Podcast to discuss the 2020s, economic growth, and deep tech.

Eli Dourado on the Narratives Podcast

Eli Dourado joined host Will Jarvis on the Narratives Podcast this week to discuss stagnation, regulation, and the future of technology.

A Cleaner Future for Energy on Federal Lands Webinar

One of the first things President Biden did when he assumed office was issue an executive order placing a moratorium on the sale of any new leases for oil and gas on federal land—at least until the Department of the Interior completes a review of climate impacts. What does that mean and how will it […]

Op-Ed: Why Merrick Garland needs to rethink the Google antitrust case

During the first day of Merrick Garland’s Senate hearing last month, President Biden’s nominee for attorney general outlined what his priorities would be at the Department of Justice. From investigating the insurrection to immigration enforcement, Garland has promised to bring a change in direction from the last Justice Department.

Rush of anti-gouging laws fueled COVID surge

Prices didn't go up, but stock of products went way down, which caused some to make multiple trips to the store.

COVID-19 and Cooperation: Why Openness Matters Webinar

Watch the recent webinar featuring special guest Charles Kenny who discusses his most recent book, The Plague Cycle, and why global cooperation during any public health crisis is essential. Charles is a senior fellow and the director of technology and development at the Center for Global Development. Last year, we saw countries close their borders […]

Call for papers: Seeking Solutions for America’s Growing Wildfire Problems

The CGO at Utah State University invites submissions to its working papers series that explore the mechanisms that influence wildfire management in the US.

Will Rinehart on True Story

CGO Senior Research Fellow Will Rinehart joins Mike Slater on The First's True Story show to discuss big tech.

Eli Dourado on The Convergence Podcast

CGO Senior Research Fellow Eli Dourado, discusses technology opportunities in the next decade on The Convergence Podcast.

Twitter tries to stop misinformation, but will it work?

Will Rinehart joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay on D.C.'s Fox Channel 5 to discuss Twitter's new "Birdwatch" feature.

Eli Dourado on Macro Hive Conversations

CGO Economist Eli Dourado speaks with Bilal Hafeezon on the Macro Hive Conversations Podcast.

Eli Dourado on The Pod of Jake

Listen to CGO Economist Eli Dourado talk about his work, passions, and predictions in his interview on the Pod of Jake Podcast.

Eli Dourado on Danny in the Valley Podcast

CGO Economist Eli Dourado joins Danny Fortson on his podcast "Danny in the Valley" to discuss technology, human potential, space, and productivity.

Opening the US to Hong Kongers Would Promote America’s Aims

On December 19, the Hong Kong People’s Freedom and Choice Act failed to advance in the Senate due to objections from Senator Ted Cruz. The bill would allow people in Hong Kong to claim refugee status in the United States if they’ve faced persecution for their political beliefs. It’s a disappointing failure because just 11 days prior, the bill […]

Breaking Up the Facebook Juggernaut

Listen to Will Rinehart on American Radio Journal discuss and break down the latest federal and state-level antitrust suits.

CGO Research Fellows Present at Fall 2020 Symposiums

CGO Research Fellows had the opportunity to present their research at several research symposiums this Fall. See their work here.

Op-Ed: Big Tech May Become The Next Champion Of Free Speech

Occam’s Razor needs to be applied more broadly in the debate over free speech online. If you think your political position is being suppressed by Facebook or Google or Twitter, it probably isn’t. More likely, your post was taken down because you violated a rule and then interpreted the takedown as a nefarious attempt at […]

Op-Ed: Seeing on the far side of the moon

In the long run, we will need bigger, more powerful arrays on the moon, capable of outperforming our existing telescopes at every frequency.

A Divided America: Adam Smith Institute Webinar

Center for Growth and Opportunity Senior Research Fellow Eli Dourado weighs in on the latest webinar from the Adam Smith Institute.

Policy Briefing: Critical Habitat Designations & Proposed ESA Reforms

Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a new rule regarding the administration of critical habitat designations for endangered species. Critical habitat designations on private land can discourage property owners from maintaining or restoring habitat for protected species. Because private lands provide essential habitat for endangered wildlife, it’s important that reforms boost the incentives […]

Journal of Public Economic Theory Publishes CGO Social Security Research

Professor Frank Caliendo and Professor Eytan Sheshinski's working paper for the CGO, Social Security and the Increasing Longevity Gap, was published in the Journal of Public Economic Theory.

Radio: In first presidential debate, what will we hear about the economy?

The U.S. economy is among the six topics selected for the first presidential debate on September 29, 2020, in Cleveland, Ohio. When it comes to the economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic President Trump and his Democratic opponent former Vice President Joe Biden are likely to agree on the basics. Listen to CGO Academic Director […]

The U.S. (and Utah) should give Hongkongers a new home

That the people of Hong Kong revere American values and treasure their freedoms every bit as much as most Americans do is shown in the past year of the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. The question is how to provide refuge to those in need?