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Gabriel Okolski

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Gabriel Okolski is an M.A. student in economics at George Mason University and is a master's fellow at the Mercatus Center. Gabriel has a specific interest in commercial aviation and how information can be applied to transportation sectors to benefit consumers and providers alike.

Big Brother’s Watching Is Not Helping

by Gabriel Okolski on May 4, 2010 • View Comments

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Calls to expand urban surveillance camera systems in the wake of last weekend’s failed Times Square bombing represent little more than a knee-jerk reaction.

A Right to Privacy?

by Gabriel Okolski on April 27, 2010 • View Comments

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Potential government regulation of social networking sites do little more than to stifle their creative and versatile nature.

Darn Those Fees

by Gabriel Okolski on April 20, 2010 • View Comments

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When it comes to carry on bag fees, government intervention should not replace airline pricing in meeting customer demand.

Making Government Truly Work for Us

by Gabriel Okolski on April 13, 2010 • View Comments

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Will a new Web service help make local government service more efficient?

The Dragon and the Search Bar, Round II

by Gabriel Okolski on March 31, 2010 • View Comments

A gradual escalation of the Google-China feud, rather than a boiling over, may indicated that both parties realize they need each other. The outcome would be beneficial for Chinese citizens and would provid more open Internet.

The other “mile high” club

by Gabriel Okolski on March 25, 2010 • View Comments

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If technological-related distractions for railroad engineers and airline pilots prove to be serious problems, creative solutions rather than government mandates should be used to improve safety.

The Dragon and the Search Bar

by Gabriel Okolski on March 17, 2010 • View Comments

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Google’s standoff with the Chinese government may send a message to China and the world encouraging a free and uncensored Internet.

Private Prizes vs. Government Grants

by Gabriel Okolski on March 3, 2010 • View Comments

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While they currently exist in a limited form, high-publicity, privately funded research prizes serve as a potential alternative to government grants.

A Glimpse Into the Future

by Gabriel Okolski on February 24, 2010 • View Comments

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Will online airfare predictors help give travelers a break on travel costs, or will they result in fewer deals overall?

What’s Behind Google’s Broadband Plan?

by Gabriel Okolski on February 16, 2010 • View Comments

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Is Google’s high-speed broadband network plan an entrepreneurial, competitive foray into the market or an elaborate lobbying attempt to secure government funding in the future?

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