Economists are as confused as Trump about taxing the rich
IF YOU want to put a policymaker on the spot, ask them what the top rate of income tax should ...
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Caplan’s Experience of Mainstream Economists and My Students’ Surprise
On his Substack, Bet On It, Bryan Caplan today posted a segment from his newest book, Unbeatable. The segment ...
Economists say these 3 hobbies secretly boost your earning potential
It’s easy to look at our free time as something separate from our careers—like a fun break before we jump ...
Why Do So Many Bad Economists Support the Austrian Position on Free Trade?
Why do economists across the spectrum—even Paul Krugman and Karl Marx—support free trade? Mark Thornton explores this surprising consensus. Do ...
A Blind Economist’s Insight – Econlib
The story was NOT apocryphal. An email from Marjorie Oi, the widow of the late economist Walter Oi, prompted this ...
Economists and Price Spikes – Econlib
Economists frequently react to events differently than most people. Often, critics of economists will say something like “sure, it’s easy ...
The Classical Economists’ Theory of Value Was More Sophisticated than You Think
What is the Mises Institute? The Mises Institute is a non-profit organization that exists to promote teaching and research in ...
Should monetary policy be implemented by economists?
In a recent interview of Alex Tabarrok, I saw this exchange: Auren Hoffman (52:52.27)Now, your colleague, Tyler Cowen, he ...
A ‘soft landing’ is still on the table, economists say
Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on Aug. 02, 2024.Michael M. Santiago | ...
Fed Might Focus on Weakening Labor Market Rather Than Inflation as It Mulls Rate Cuts: Economists
“I do believe the labor market is going to be the bigger risk to the economy going forward,” said John ...
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