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…

Oct 11 • 

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September 2025

AI and EVs spark demand for liberalized electricity markets

Leveraging economics' most basic laws will help us combat higher prices and climate change

Sep 27 • 

Austin M. Anaya

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August 2025

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…

Aug 1 • 

Austin M. Anaya

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July 2025

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 • 

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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

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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

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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 • 

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October 2024

New Mexico 2050?

A poem by Hakim Bellamy

Oct 4, 2024 • 

Austin M. Anaya

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September 2024

Hable el idioma del imperio

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

Sep 22, 2024 • 

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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

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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 • 

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