Jared Meyer is a senior research fellow at the Foundation for Government Accountability.
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Colorado's Absurd War on Online Dog Walking Services
How big government and "big kennel" are conspiring against the sharing economy.
Colorado Cities Compete for Worst Airbnb Regulations
Arbitrary restrictions include limiting Airbnb to one unit per block face in one city and forbidding second homes from being rented out.
New York's Dumb War on Uber
It's time for policymakers in Albany to bring ridesharing to all New Yorkers.
Don't Blame AirBnb For New York City's High Rents
High rents have been a problem a lot longer then Airbnb has existed.
Do You Have a License to Braid That Hair?
Unnecessary state regulations add costly burdens with no real safety benefits.
Why Hillary Hates Uber
Democrats think attacking the "gig economy" is a winning strategy. They're wrong.
Why Obama's Social Security Proposal Would Screw Over Millennials
Expanding a retirement program that's not fiscally solvent is no way to treat the young.
What Elizabeth Warren Gets Wrong About Uber
Democrats can fight the sharing economy-but they'll lose voters if they do.
Sorry, but Uber Isn't Conspiring to Fix Ridesharing Prices
Surge pricing is a market mechanism, not an illegal pricing scheme.
From Regulating Uber to Subsidizing It
Not waiting for Uber to stop moving before subsidizing it.
No Matter Who Wins at the Oscars, Taxpayers Lose on Film Subsidies
Big screen and small get big benefits at taxpayer expense.
Lyft, Uber Drivers Shouldn't Be Treated Like Employees
Ride-sharing companies simply don't control drivers like bosses control workers.
You Might As Well Watch the NFL Playoffs. You're Paying for Them.
The NFL's real "12th man" is the taxpayer.
Embracing Uber Would Be Good for New York
The taxi cartel claims jobs will be lost, but the numbers don't add up.