Tidbit Tuesday (2021.02.23)Published by USC Bedrosian Center on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 Lives have been lost in the Texas electricity crisis due to freezing temperatures and snowfall. In this episode, Serena explains the root cause of this crisis: economics. Links ... Texans with variable-rate electricity contracts could be paying astronomical prices for power right now Pros & Cons of Free Enterprise Regulated & Deregulated Energy Markets The Texas grid got crushed because its operators didn’t see the need to prepare for cold weather Deaths mount, millions still without power amid new winter storm Texas leaders failed to heed warnings that left the state's power grid vulnerable to winter extremes, experts say Contact The Policy Paycheck The Policy Paycheck logo is designed by USC student Jordan Williams.Produced by Serena Allen & Aubrey Hicks. Sound editing by the Brothers Hedden. Categories: The Policy Paycheck Tags: blackoutcapitalismcentralizationclimate changederegulationeconomicsengeryregulationSerena AllenTexas