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The holy grail of capitalism
A new measure may be the holy grail of economic regulation.
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Dec 4
Giving Thanks for Price Theory, 2025 Edition
This year, as all years
Nov 27
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Why no one likes land taxes
Inefficient taxes constrain government
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Econ 101 is wrong about tariffs
Oct 31, 2024
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High tariffs didn't make the U.S. rich in the 19th century. They won't this time.
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And the 2025 Economics Nobel Goes to...
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Why You Should Read More Thomas Sowell
Jun 8, 2023
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Prices are signals (and politicians keep shooting the messenger)
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GDP is a good measure. Don't mess with it for political reasons.
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Yes, his work on growth is great and deserving of a Nobel. But that is not all!
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Albrecht and Beckworth on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics
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