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Why Albuquerque is Warming Faster Than Regional Predictions
I analyzed nearly a century of data. It shows sprawl and urban heat are accelerating Albuquerque’s warming.
The Strait of Hormuz Is Closed. Which U.S. State Grids Are Most Exposed?
Using historical price shocks and state-level electricity data, I estimate which power grids are most vulnerable to rising natural gas prices.
Reposting "Marching through history with Dolores Huerta"
Dolores Huerta led meaningful change for millions of workers, and she led us through Albuquerque's Barelas neighborhood in April of 2024.
 • Austin M. Anaya
Luck is not a housing strategy
My op-ed submission for the Albuquerque Journal arguing for more housing freedom. Send your support as the Albuquerque City Council contemplates…
 • Austin M. Anaya
New Mexico's grid hits 59% renewables without raising electricity prices
Since 2001, New Mexico’s renewable buildout has accelerated faster than most states - without driving up electricity costs.
 • Austin M. Anaya
New Mexico got rich. Now what?
Coming out of the lost decade, New Mexico's piggy bank is overflowing with $66B in oil and gas revenue. Beyond free college and childcare, the state is…
 • Austin M. Anaya
New Mexico's Lost Decade
After the Great Recession, New Mexico endured years of stagnation and stubborn poverty while nearby states rebounded. But new economic shifts could mark…
 • Austin M. Anaya
AI and EVs spark demand for liberalized electricity markets
Leveraging economics' most basic laws will help us combat higher prices and climate change
 • Austin M. Anaya
Comparing British Interconnectors and Battery Alternatives
Our Master's thesis shows how each of Britain's interconnectors affects prices and emissions — and how batteries can either substitute for or complement…
 • Austin M. Anaya
What If the UK Had a Second Sun?
We built a model of the proposed Morocco -> UK 'Xlinks' project to test the power of abundance and connection.
 • Austin M. Anaya
A lesson for MAGA in electricity economics
After a long hiatus, Complex Effects is back to give MAGA a lesson in economics.
 • Austin M. Anaya
The game theory of land value taxes
Microeconomics and game theory help us evaluate the game of land taxation, speculation, and rent.
 • Austin M. Anaya
Using machine learning to predict water levels at Elephant Butte
New Mexico's flagship lake has been low for decades - I utilize machine learning tools to understand the issue better.
 • Austin M. Anaya
Climate action in the age of Trump
Blue states will need to focus on politically-feasible climate policy. Some studies give hints as to what feasible policies look like.
 • Austin M. Anaya
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