Econ Quick Takes
Econ prof explaining basic economic concepts that are relevant to current policy debates.
When private markets fail: public goods
When private markets fail: market power
When markets fail: externalities
The economics of immigration
Should we raise corporate taxes?
How would we solve AI and other automation taking our jobs?
What Would the Optimal Tax System Look Like?
Why we can't have “Medicare for All”
Why the Rule of Law Matters for the Economy
Why Policy Uncertainty Hurts the Economy
When are economic transactions zero-sum games?
Can’t We Just Print Money Instead of Borrowing It?
Government spending that pays for itself
How the Fed Controls the Money Supply
How the money system works
Is the National Debt Just Money We Owe Ourselves?
How and Why the Fed Controls Inflation and Interest Rates
Should the US have a wealth tax?
How Social Security Affects the Federal Budget
Can the US Pay Back Its Debt by Growing the Economy?
What Happens If We Just Keep Borrowing?
Who Pays for Social Services? Comparing US and European Tax Systems
Why Fiscal Responsibility Will Require Both Higher Taxes and Lower Spending
Markets vs. Government: Who Should Provide What?
Why Markets Undersupply Knowledge
When do markets work well?
Can Tax Cuts Pay for Themselves?
What to expect if the US falls into a recession
My best stock market tip
The basics of US government debt