July 17, 2019

Apollo 11: A Rare Federal Success

The 1969 moonshot remains awe-inspiring, as the new Apollo 11 movie captures. But looking ahead, we would get more out of the government if it did less.

• “Apollo 11: A Rare Federal Success,” by Chris Edwards

Of Libras and Zebras: What Are the True Financial Risks of the Facebook-Led Digital Currency? (Part II: Monopoly Risk)

Facebook’s dominance of social media has caused some policymakers to worry that its entry into payments might quickly drive out incumbents.

• “Of Libras and Zebras: What Are the True Financial Risks of the Facebook-Led Digital Currency? (Part II: Monopoly Risk),” by Diego Zuluaga

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