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Modelling the Impact of Tariffs
Economic modelling suggests that the US tariffs can have quite significant adverse outcomes on both US output and wages.
Apr 30
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Why Import Tariffs are Identical to Export Taxes
Proponents of import tariffs would quickly criticize the imposition of export taxes. But both these policies are basically identical.
Apr 13
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March 2025
Book Recommendation – Economic Fables
Ariel Rubinstein's "Economic Fables" is a great, albeit not your typical, introduction to economics and economic thinking.
Mar 31
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Do Tariffs Cause Inflation? Yes.
No, it is not a one off jump – tariffs on intermediate goods result in permanently higher inflation (all else constant).
Mar 24
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Time to Embrace Hybrid Work Arrangements
Research keeps showing hybrid work is a superior form of work organization.
Mar 1
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February 2025
Inflation – a Short Primer
How staggered pricing causes inflation, even without money.
Feb 18
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Immigration – Fiscal and Macro Impacts
Surveys suggest people think immigrants are a net negative on the budget. Research shows otherwise.
Feb 10
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Why Policy Changes Are Often Misjudged – the Lucas Critique
When policies fail to deliver, it is often that the Lucas Critique that wasn't considered.
Feb 2
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January 2025
H-2Bs - Immigrants Without Degrees Spur Economic Growth
Immigration policy debates often suggest a different treatment of immigrants based on education level – research suggests that this may not be…
Jan 27
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H-2Bs - Immigrants Without Degrees Spur Economic Growth
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H-1Bs – Immigrants with Degrees Spur Economic Growth
Immigration is often scapegoated for many issues. In reality, immigration boosts the economy.
Jan 20
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The Costly Rise of Sports Betting
The meteoric rise in sports betting in the US comes at a cost – people are poorer.
Jan 13
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The Changing World of Competition
The recent cases of employee 'no-poaching' lists and the use of algorithms for rent pricing, highlight how maintaining competition has become…
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