Blogs

The Truth About Being Jewish and in College

In the summer of 2022, just freshly out of confinement from the coronavirus pandemic  read more »

Feudal Future: The Impact of Third-Party Candidates in Tipping the Election Scale

Could the fate of an entire election hinge on the unsung heroes of American politics, the third-party candidates?  read more »

Multiple More Jobs Accessible by Automobile Than by Transit

A recent University of Toronto paper by Jeff Allen and Steven Farber examines work access as measured in travel time to get to work.  read more »

Large Majority of Minorities Live in Suburbs

Figure 1 below shows the share of the major minorities living in either the urban core or the suburbs of the 51 metropolitan areas  read more »

Feudal Future: Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis & Protecting the Middle Class Dream

Unlock the mystery behind why securing a roof over your head has become an arduous quest in today’s Western civilization.  read more »

Shift of Net Domestic Migration to Smaller MSAs and Outside CBSAs

From the early 2010s to 2022, net domestic migration in the United States has evolved strongly toward less populated areas.  read more »

Feudal Future Podcast: Navigating the Global Politics That May Shape America's 2024 Elections

Uncover the unforeseen ways foreign policy sways the American electoral tide with us, Marshall Toplansky and Joel Kotkin, as we host a conversation that traverses the global political landscape  read more »

YIMBY Can Populate Conference Halls (at Least)

The Biden administration's Realtor subsidy scheme is the latest flag, but the politics of "affordable housing" cut across normal partisan bounds.  read more »

Feudal Future Podcast: Exploring the Impact of Catholic Schools on Underserved Communities

Unlock the secrets of a holistic education that goes beyond academics as we engage with Stephannie Saroki de Garcia, Soledad Ursua, and Tony Lemus, dissecting the profound effects of Catholic school environments on underserved communities in California.  read more »

Feudal Future Podcast: Exploring the Paradox of Peace and Economics in Taiwan-China Relations

Discover the nuanced complexities of Taiwan-China relations and the unexpected preferences of their people toward peace  read more »