Public choice theory

Fraser Institute News Release: New book explores key ideas of Nobel laureate economist Ronald Coase

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Friday, July 30, 2021

The Essential Ronald Coase also includes a website and animated videos, which summarize Coases key research in an accessible format.

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  • The Essential Ronald Coase also includes a website and animated videos, which summarize Coases key research in an accessible format.
  • Born in England in 1910, Coase attended the University of London before travelling to the United States and studying at the University of Chicago.
  • In 1960, while working at the University of Virginia, Coase wrote his most famous paper, The Problem of Social Cost.
  • At www.essentialronaldcoase.org , you can download the complete book and individual chapters for free and view several short videos summarizing key points of individual chapters.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Rep. Peter DeFazio July 2021 Porker of the Month

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named House Transportation Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) our July 2021 Porker of the Month for introducing the wasteful and earmark-loaded INVEST in America Act.

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  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named House Transportation Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) our July 2021 Porker of the Month for introducing the wasteful and earmark-loaded INVEST in America Act.
  • Rep. DeFazio led the effort to pass the exorbitantly expensive five-year $715 billion transportation bill , which is chock full of wasteful spending and earmarks.
  • Rep. DeFazio also included Green New Deal policies, claiming that, We have a new existential challenge, which is climate change.
  • Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.

National Multifamily Rent Growth Breaks Records in June, Yardi Matrix Reports

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The national average apartment rent increased $23 last month to $1,482, another record, and single-family home rents were up 11% year-over-year.

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  • The national average apartment rent increased $23 last month to $1,482, another record, and single-family home rents were up 11% year-over-year.
  • "These are the largest year-over-year and monthly increases in the history of our data set," said Jeff Adler, vice president of Yardi Matrix.
  • "Rent growth will not be able to continue at these levels indefinitely, but conditions for above-average growth are likely to persist for months," Adler said.
  • Media interested in expert analysis of the report can contact Chris Nebenzahl, editorial director at Yardi Matrix, at [email protected] for interview requests.

Capture Higher Ed Announces New Chief Operating Officer, Matt Smith

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capture Higher Ed has hired ed tech veteran Matt Smithas its new chief operating officer.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capture Higher Ed has hired ed tech veteran Matt Smithas its new chief operating officer.
  • Smith comes to Capture after almost nine years at Parchment, Inc., a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based provider of academic credential solutions for schools and universities.
  • Smith said his goal as chief operating officer is to provide leadership, support and guidance as Capture continues its upward trajectory as the industry's leading marketing and recruitment company.
  • Capture Higher Ed is a leading enrollment management and marketing firm that helps higher education institutions' enrollment and advancement organizations make personalized, data-driven, timely and measured connections with prospective students and donors.

Realtor.com® June Rental Report: Rents Surge to New Highs Nationwide

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

"The surge we're seeing in rental prices is likely to exacerbate the K-shaped, or uneven, nature of the pandemic recovery in the U.S.

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  • "The surge we're seeing in rental prices is likely to exacerbate the K-shaped, or uneven, nature of the pandemic recovery in the U.S.
  • "Looking forward, rents aren't expected to slow unless we see a fundamental shift in the number of homes for sale and for rent."
  • Hale added, June's 3.2% price growth over May was more than just the usual seasonal trend of increasing summer rents.
  • Rents surge to new highs in 44 of the 50 largest U.S. metros
    The spike in demand for housing is putting pressure on markets already challenged by availability and affordability.

NICE Brings Its Certified Capture and Archiving Technology for Microsoft Teams to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Agencies

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced, as part of its collaboration with Microsoft, that it is extending its certified Capture and Archiving Technology for Teams to law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to support their adoption of Teams for improved collaboration, flexible working and virtual hearings.

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  • NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced, as part of its collaboration with Microsoft, that it is extending its certified Capture and Archiving Technology for Teams to law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to support their adoption of Teams for improved collaboration, flexible working and virtual hearings.
  • This is where our proven Capture and Archiving solution for Teams, the first solution certified for Teams, fulfills a vital role.
  • Hugh Eaton, VP, Worldwide Government Industry, Microsoft stated, As the world in which law enforcement and criminal justice agencies operate continues to evolve, agencies need better platforms to connect and collaborate.
  • We look forward to working with NICE to extend its NICE Capture and Archiving solution for Teams into these new environments.

Revera announces exclusive partnership with C.A.R.P.

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

As part of its Affinity Partnership, Revera will offer all C.A.R.P.

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  • As part of its Affinity Partnership, Revera will offer all C.A.R.P.
  • members special benefits, including two months free rent for members moving into a Revera retirement residence.
  • Revera is proud to be the only senior living operator in the sector to be recognized by C.A.R.P.
  • members, through this partnership, a special two months rent-free offer when moving into a Revera retirement residence.

Unqork and the City of Chicago's Housing Solution to Distribute Rent Relief Funds Receives Over 25,000 Applications

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Unqork Rent Relief gives state and local governments a way to effectively and securely manage ERAP funding and distribute support to the millions of households unable to pay rent and utilities due to the pandemic.

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  • Unqork Rent Relief gives state and local governments a way to effectively and securely manage ERAP funding and distribute support to the millions of households unable to pay rent and utilities due to the pandemic.
  • To date, Unqork Rent Relief is supporting the management of more than $430M of ERAP funding at a total cost of less than $3.2M across all state, city and county customers.
  • More than a dozen states, counties and municipalities are leveraging Unqork's no-code Rent Relief solution.
  • They have used Unqork's Rent Relief application to manage the full ERAP program to benefit the lowest income County residents.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Rep. Mike Turner June 2021 Porker of the Month

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Representative Mike Turner (R-Ohio) our June 2021 Porker of the Month for leading the push to add more money for the troubled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program.

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  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Representative Mike Turner (R-Ohio) our June 2021 Porker of the Month for leading the push to add more money for the troubled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program.
  • In fiscal year (FY) 2021, $1.7 billion in earmarks were added for 17 unrequested F-35 aircraft, bringing the total to $10.6 billion since FY 2001.
  • For wanting to add more money for the F-35, he is an obvious choice for CAGWs June Porker of the Month.
  • Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.

State to Announce Improvements to California COVID-19 Rent Relief Application Process and Highlight Partnership With Contra Costa County, Local Organizations

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Officials with Californias COVID-19 Rent Relief program tomorrow will announce significant changes designed to improve and streamline the application process for Californians seeking rent relief through the state, and to encourage more people to complete applications for rent relief.

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  • Officials with Californias COVID-19 Rent Relief program tomorrow will announce significant changes designed to improve and streamline the application process for Californians seeking rent relief through the state, and to encourage more people to complete applications for rent relief.
  • Additions to the application portal website will also be announced.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210609005954/en/
    Officials will also highlight the partnership between the state, Contra Costa County and local Community-Based Organizations in bringing these changes about.
  • A question-and-answer session for reporters will follow a brief presentation.