1.You are the CEO of Exxon/Mobil: Your head of Research Department informs you that his chemists have devised an additive that doubles the mileage of Exxon/Mobil gasoline. What do you do?
2. Your friend tells you that he just bought a new set of speakers for his stereo system that cost 3 times as much as his former speakers. When asked if the new speakers are 3 times better he says no. So, why did he buy them?
3. Discuss the Henry George idea for a single tax on real estate.
4. Why did the California State Lottery extend the payoff period from 20 years to 26 years?
5. Why have health care costs risen to steeply in the past 20 years?
6. Discuss the merits of pollution credits versus carbon taxing.