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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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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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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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Higher Education – Is It Worth It?
Do the extra years of schooling at college increase people’s skills or is college just an expensive signal? A recent study suggests it’s the former
Dec 10, 2024
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Holidays and Gift Giving
Gift giving is a contentious topic on economics – is it valuable or a waste of money. The evidence points to the former.
Dec 3, 2024
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Electoral Issue #2: Why We Demand Bad Policy
Under-appreciating equilibrium effects can result in voters demanding sub-optimal policy.
Sep 23, 2024
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Economic Brain Teasers
Economic brain teasers can be helpful to understand economic relationships. Using them for ‘gotcha’ type answers, however, is extremely unhelpful.
Aug 20, 2024
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How We Misinterpret Electoral Polls
Polls are often used as forecasts, when really they should be used as part of a model to forecast.
Aug 4, 2024
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Can You Handle the Heat
Hot weather can be uncomfortable. But it also noticeably impacts behavior and economic output.
Jul 23, 2024
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How Economists and Non-Economists Talk Past Each Other
One particular assumption – ceteris paribus (holding all else constant) – is the culprit.
Jun 1, 2024
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Current Equilibria May Impede Progress
Societies can get stuck in a bad equilibrium without realizing. Getting out of them may require outside intervention.
May 13, 2024
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Work from Home Will Have a Bigger Impact on the Economy than AI
No, it’s not because AI will have a small impact.
Apr 19, 2024
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