Author: Will Macheel
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Crafting Beer Policy: An Interview with Bart Watson, Chief Economist for the Brewers Association (Part 2)
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In part one of the Chicago Policy Review’s interview with Bart Watson, Chief Economist for the Brewers Association, the Chicago Policy Review’s Will Macheel discussed the role of a beer economist and the history of beer regulation in the United States. While some issues have been a focus of craft…
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Crafting Beer Policy: An Interview with Bart Watson, Chief Economist for the Brewers Association (Part 1)
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What’s in a beer? Is it simply a fermentation of hops, yeast, grains, and water? In many instances, yes. You would also be wise to highlight some beers that include other ingredients, such as juniper in a Finnish sahti or a version of the popular IPA style made with spruce…
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Addressing Constrained Housing Supply: Evidence on New Market-Rate Housing
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It’s no secret that the United States has a housing affordability problem. The high cost of living in major cities stems from a shortage of available units. High rents burden low- to moderate-income families. The larger percentage of a household’s income goes to rent, the less a household can afford…