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Essays on institutional design

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Sep 18, 2025ACX

Defining Defending Democracy: Contra The Election Winner Argument

Scott explains why true democracy requires more than just winning elections - it needs a complex system of checks and balances to ensure future elections remain fair and free.

10 min read 1,403 words

Jul 15, 2022ACX

Impact Markets: The Annoying Details

Scott Alexander discusses the technical implementation details of impact markets for charity funding, exploring various options and challenges.

56 min read 8,585 words

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