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Medicare’s Hidden Fertility Problem
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Adam Smith at 250: Lessons on Markets, Morality, and Government
The Economist Next DoorOn the 250th anniversary of The Wealth of Nations, host Paul Mueller sits down with economists Dan Klein, professor at George Mason University and chief editor of Econ Journal Watch, and Eric […] -
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The Economics of Zoning, Explained
ExplainersWhat are zoning laws, how do they work, and what are their economic effects?
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The Daily EconomySlow job growth is expected when we remain near full employment and the working-age population is growing slowly. -
The Daily EconomySmith’s work shaped modern political economy, and his insights into human cooperation remain as relevant today as they were in 1776.
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The Daily EconomyGlobal inequality has narrowed and the poor are gaining ground. If the system feels rigged, we should look to government policies that suppress competition and reward insiders.
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The Daily EconomyYears of structural deficits have eroded the fiscal capacity needed to confront geopolitical threats. Overspending threatens our security.
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The Daily EconomyCan the Pentagon blacklist an American business for refusing to build killbots? The federal government demands tight controls for you, but wants unrestricted power for itself.
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The Daily EconomyCentral banks face pressure to absorb oil shortages and other shocks, but tightening money risks compounding the damage.
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Exploring the full range of conservative thought through conversations and debate.
There has never been conformity or unanimity among conservatives. Conservatism contains many different factions and varieties of thought. The Philadelphia Society has always been dedicated to fostering conversation. This volume is published in that spirit.
