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Whet Moser
How Much Do We Want Social Mobility, Anyway?
By Whet Moser
Social mobility has declined in America since the post-war boom, and the effects have been particularly hard on the lowest ten percent of the population. It's an American ideal, but it's not as easy or appealing as it looks. Read more
The Case for Chicago Speed Cameras
By Whet Moser
The debate over speed cameras has focused on pedestrian fatalities, and specifically child pedestrian fatalities. And it's been at cross-purposes over some less than useful data. Expanding the scope makes a better case for them than the administration's presented. Read more
Illinois Voters Send Pols Mixed Messages on Taxes and Debt
By Whet Moser
We want to raise taxes on the rich, because we think the tax code favors them. But we don't want to raise taxes to pay down the deficit, and we want to cut government benefits. If you can put these pieces together, you might make a good politician. How's your hair? Read more
Happy St. Valentine's Day (Massacre)
By Whet Moser
In our archives, Jonathan Eig gives "the most logical and satisfying solution to the crime ever presented." Plus: the St. Valentine's Day massacre as technological innovation. Read more