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Is President Obama Responsible for High Gas Prices?

Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Today, a conservative advocacy group launched the previous ad to coincide with President Obama’s two-day tour promoting his energy policy. The ad contains a number of data points that lend credence to the right’s view that President Obama’s energy policy … Continue reading →

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9/11 in Numbers (Part III): How Have Things Changed?

Posted on Sunday, September 11, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Since 9/11, the government and most individuals are in weaker financial health, government has aggressively expanded, and the United States appears to be in a weaker position as a global superpower. That said, the United States still remains unmatched militarily, and … Continue reading →

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9/11 in Numbers (Part II): Climate and Energy

Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Since 9/11, climate data appears mixed, while energy consumption in the United States has undergone a notable amount of change. Climate Measures of climate change present a mixed picture for the United States. While the average global monthly concentration of carbon dioxide … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Fiftieth Birthday: Plenty of Celebration, No Results

Posted on Friday, August 5, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Last Wednesday, President Obama attended a gala celebration in Chicago to celebrate his fiftieth birthday one day early. Attendees paid $35,800 a ticket to bask in the light of their Messiah, and to mingle with musical stars Herbie Hancock and OK … Continue reading →

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Should I Buy a Hybrid or an Electric Vehicle? (Part VII): Carbon Analysis

Posted on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Yesterday I relaxed my $0.40 per kWh electricity price constraint to see if the two EVs and one PHEV would be more attractive at a lower cost of electricity. It turned out that the Nissan Leaf did become a more attractive option provided … Continue reading →

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Should I Buy a Hybrid or an Electric Vehicle? (Part VI): Fuel and Electricity Sensitivity Analysis

Posted on Monday, May 2, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Yesterday I concluded that purchasing a Toyota Prius might make sense if gasoline prices remained at or above $4.00 per gallon, and if I used the vehicle for 20,000 or more miles annually. A critical assumption underlying this analysis was … Continue reading →

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Should I Buy a Hybrid or an Electric Vehicle? (Part V): Mileage and Fuel Sensitivity Analysis

Posted on Sunday, May 1, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Yesterday I concluded that purchasing a Toyota Corolla was the most economically efficient decision given my circumstances. However, I also suggested that it still might make sense to purchase a Prius under certain conditions.

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Why Harvard Law School Should Teach Its Lawyers Economics

Posted on Friday, April 29, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Last week, President Obama called for the repeal of a $4 billion tax incentive for domestic oil and gas production. His argument is that the oil and gas industry is doing quite well and does not need any help from … Continue reading →

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Hope Isn’t Helping

Posted on Friday, April 8, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Today, I provided some red meat for the folks at Big Peace on various economic, social, and political data comparing and contrasting the Bush and Obama administrations. Click here for the full article.

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