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Econ 101 is wrong about tariffs
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High tariffs didn't make the U.S. rich in the 19th century. They won't this time.
 • Brian Albrecht
Why You Should Read More Thomas Sowell
 • Brian Albrecht
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GDP is a good measure. Don't mess with it for political reasons.
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Stop saying a value-added tax is an export subsidy
 • Brian Albrecht
21
Prices are signals (and politicians keep shooting the messenger)
 • Brian Albrecht
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Will tariffs spur innovation?
Research suggests not.
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Brian Albrecht
1
Are We Headed for Financial Repression?
Thinking about the path of U.S. debt and the likely outcomes
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Josh Hendrickson
2
Oren Cass is wrong about economic laws
There are predictable human patterns, and policy can't ignore them.
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Brian Albrecht
10
Private Law Versus Public Enforcement
What is better when dealing with harm? Tort liability or regulation?
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Josh Hendrickson
5
[Re-Post] Externalities and the Numbers Problem
An old post on one of our favorite topics
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Josh Hendrickson
2
Yes, Econ 101 is underrated.
It’s especially good at prediction.
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Brian Albrecht
8
Should We Worry About Global Imbalances?
On the significance of safe asset shortages
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Josh Hendrickson
1
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