Nicholas DeSimone
Reason Foundation
Nicholas DeSimone was a research intern at Reason Foundation, a non-profit think tank advancing free minds and free markets. His work focuses on the privatization of services at all levels of government.
Prior to joining Reason, DeSimone worked at the Independent Institute. He is also a Koch Fellow alum of the Charles Koch Institute.
He holds a B.A. in philosophy, politics, and economics from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
DeSimone is based in Washington, DC.
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Public-Private Resources Address Big Homelessness Problem With Tiny Solution
State and local governments are using tiny homes to serve low income and homeless populations.
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Public-Private Partnership Program Is Helping Serve Homeless Veterans and Their Families
Homelessness in America is on the rise for the first time since 2010 due, in part, to a homelessness surge in Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego and other West Coast cities.
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Seattle Nonprofit Uses Public-Private Partnerships and ‘Diversion’ Approach to Fight Homelessness
Permanent housing solutions could be found through public-private partnerships.
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‘Postal Banking Act’: Return to Sender
Banking services should be left to the banking industry.
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Trump’s Postal Task Force Can Solve USPS’s Financial Woes Through Initial Public Offering
Opening up USPS to competition and capital investment through an IPO is a great way to save taxpayer money and encourage innovation.
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Taking on Homelessness Through Public-Private Partnerships
A “Housing First” program helps the homeless find permanent housing and connects them to the community, health, human, and financial services.
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Outsourcing WMATA’s Silver Line Phase 2 Could Improve Operations
The potential to improve operations through a public-private partnership is a positive move, considering the poor track record of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
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Last Mile Delivery: Tough Road for USPS, Opportunity for Private Sector
While private sector providers of last mile delivery expand and innovate, the USPS has become constrained by politics, hemorrhages billions annually and is struggling to stay relevant.
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Illinois Privatizes Lottery Management, Again
Camelot replaces Northstar Lottery Group as private manager of the state lottery.
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