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My Two Cents on Caplan’s “Proof”
[UPDATE below.] I saw this post from Bryan Caplan when I was jet-setting to Vegas, and thought something was really wrong with it. But I haven’t had time until now to write it up. Here’s Bryan: When economists explain marginalism, students often object, “But surely no one ever changes his behavior over a single penny.” […]
Read moreGambling Economists: Behind the Scenes
OK Bryan Caplan and I are running around in circles, so I’m asking for your help. Bryan said I could reproduce our email exchange: ============== BOB WROTE: https://consultingbyrpm.com/blog/2012/05/betting-bryan-on-ron-paul-vs.-ross-perot.html BRYAN WROTE: Sorry to aggravate you, Bob. Given that Perot ran 20 years ago, I’d think a decent metric of “lasting influence” would have to take that […]
Read moreBetting Bryan on Ron Paul vs. Ross Perot
What I find most amusing about Bryan Caplan’s recent blog post about Ron Paul is that it wouldn’t surprise me if he had no idea just how condescending it is. Anyway, try this part: Will Paul’s legacy be any more lasting than, say, H. Ross Perot’s? Doherty’s convinced that it will be. I’m still unsure… […]
Read moreMore Evidence That Bryan Caplan Is the Funniest Econ Blogger
From today: I’ve been having an extended Twitter discussion about the history of women’s liberty with Cato’s Jason Kuznicki (@JasonKuznicki), the Atlantic’s Megan McArdle (@asymmetricinfo), and others. I find some of the issues hard to address in 140 characters, so I’m moving my thoughts here.
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