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Essays on perverse incentives

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Sep 5, 2025ACX

Your Review: Participation in Phase I Clinical Pharmaceutical Research

A detailed insider look at Phase I clinical drug trials, revealing how the system's structure encourages participants to routinely lie about their medical history and symptoms to continue participating.

31 min read 4,777 words

Jul 12, 2021ACX

Use Prediction Markets To Fund Investigative Reporting

Scott proposes using prediction markets to fund investigative journalism, potentially solving the issue of funding quality reporting in the digital age.

8 min read 1,228 words

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