Archive - Complex Effects

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.

Jul 11 •

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.

Jul 4 •

Austin M. Anaya

December 2024

The game theory of land value taxes

Microeconomics and game theory help us evaluate the game of land taxation, speculation, and rent.

Dec 14, 2024 •

Austin M. Anaya

November 2024

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.

Nov 29, 2024 •

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.

Nov 8, 2024 •

Austin M. Anaya

October 2024

New Mexico 2050?

A poem by Hakim Bellamy

Oct 4, 2024 •

Austin M. Anaya

September 2024

Hable el idioma del imperio

Notes on language and the through-lines between Catalonian and New Mexican history.

Sep 22, 2024 •

Austin M. Anaya

August 2024

Sharpening the saw

Coming to you live from Barcelona, Spain - where I’ll be for the next year pursuing my academic goals.

Aug 23, 2024 •

Austin M. Anaya

New Mexico Environment Dept. Rapid Hire Event this weekend!

Over 60 NMED positions are up for grabs this weekend at EXPO New Mexico. Work to improve New Mexico's climate, water, air, soil, and more with some of…

Aug 22, 2024 •

Austin M. Anaya

Maxeon's ABQ Factory: Big plans, Bigger Issues

Solar panel manufacturer Maxeon has yet to secure financing on their proposed $1B solar manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, and I have doubts they…

Aug 16, 2024 •

Austin M. Anaya

Harris' VP pick highlights growing YIMBY energy

As the Democratic party welcomes Tim Walz as Harris' running mate, YIMBYs are celebrating and organizing.

Aug 10, 2024 •

Austin M. Anaya

July 2024

Good News, New Mexico

GNNM#3 - With all of the unhappy news floating around, it's about time we reflect on some good news from around the world, the US, and New Mexico.

Jul 6, 2024 •

Austin M. Anaya

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