The Unseen and The Unsaid
The Mercatus Center, Joshua Rowley, Clément Granger-Veyron, Veronique de Rugy, Samson McCune, Jack SalmonThe Unseen and The Unsaid is a newsletter about the unseen impacts of government interventions that are frequently left unsaid
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 217 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 11 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
theunseenandtheunsaid.comLatest Issues
SNAP Enrollment Is Finally Falling: Partly Reform Driven, Partly Normalization
For the first time since the pandemic-era expansion of the welfare state, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is beginning to shrink back toward normalcy.
Between January 2025 and January 2026, the number of individuals re...
Volunteer Computing Could Help Expand Data Centers Without Large Negative Effects
Recently, data centers have come under fire for the negative side effects of their use. People claim that they use large amounts of water, increase energy prices, produce excessive noise, and more, and as a result of these complaints, there...
State Fiscal Resilience Rankings
State governments today operate within a fiscal environment that is increasingly shaped by decisions made in Washington. While the traditional conception of American federalism emphasizes a clear division between federal and state responsib...
Do 68,000 People Die Every Year From Lack of Health Insurance? Probably Not
Last week the figure “68,000” was being promoted online as the estimated number of excess deaths in the United States caused by not having health insurance. One commentator noted, “According to a recent study from Yale, there are 68,000 exc...
The Climate Damage Function Problem No One Wants to Admit
One of the most striking features of modern climate economics is not consensus, it’s dispersion. Depending on which paper, model, or administration you consult, the economic damages from climate change range from modest to catastrophic. The...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Unseen and The Unsaid.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 80 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
SEO Reach
Where The Unseen and The Unsaid ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 634 | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is the world’s premier university source for market-oriented ideas
Joshua Rowley is a Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center with interests in fiscal and economic policy, international trade, and avoiding a fiscal catastrophe. He was previously an economist for the US House Budget Committee.
Contributing articles to The Unseen and the Unsaid Substack on economic policy, markets and public finance.
George Gibbs Chair in Political Economy and Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center
Jack Salmon is a Research Fellow and Gibbs Scholar at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, where he focuses on economic and fiscal policy, with an emphasis on federal budgets, taxation, economic growth, and institutional analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The Unseen and The Unsaid?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The Unseen and The Unsaid on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does The Unseen and The Unsaid have?
To see how many people subscribe to The Unseen and The Unsaid, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in The Unseen and The Unsaid?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Unseen and The Unsaid as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like The Unseen and The Unsaid?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact The Unseen and The Unsaid using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to The Unseen and The Unsaid?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Unseen and The Unsaid. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact The Unseen and The Unsaid?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.