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Scott Beyer is author of the Market Urbanism Around the World series on Independent’s Catalyst website. He is the founder and CEO of the Market Urbanism Report and host of the Market Urbanism Podcast. Author of the book, Market Urbanism: A Vision for Free-Market Cities, he is also an urban affairs journalist who writes regular columns for Forbes, Governing Magazine, and HousingOnline.com.

Catalyst Articles

Debt Diplomacy: China’s Third World Play

While the U.S. pursues neoconservatism, China is doing nation-building across the Global South.

Nov. 27, 2023

The Dilemma of Third World Banking

Government banking monopolies have led to an oppressive status quo of inflation, high fees and surveillance of funds. Can the private sector disrupt this?

Nov. 20, 2023

Does Tourism Really Hurt Third World Cities?

Western criticism of tourism in poor nations ignores the economic stimulus the industry provides.

Nov. 13, 2023

How Are Roads Used In a Free Market?

The Third World, such as Gurgaon, India, shows how streets function without any government in place to enforce traffic laws.

Nov. 6, 2023

India’s Urban “Honking Culture”

Drivers in India, like much of the Third World, use horns to navigate hazardous, crowded roads. Should anything be done about it?

Oct. 30, 2023

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Articles

Beyond Homeless

Policy Solutions for the Bay Area and Beyond

Executive Summary

Dec. 15, 2021

Beyond Homeless

Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes, Transformative Solutions

Policy Briefing

Nov. 10, 2021

Beacon Posts

Why Aren’t West Coast Ports Booming?

Gulf and East Coast labor and economic policies drive port activity up to West Coast levels

Oct. 6, 2022

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