If You Could Take Any Econ Course in the World, What Would It Be? Bryan Caplan By Bryan Caplan, Apr 15 2009 SHARE POST: My choice: David Friedman’s class on “Legal Systems Very Different From Ours.” Other suggestions?
Apr 16 2009 Economic and Political Philosophy How Persuasive Is a Reputation for Consistent Advo... Bryan Caplan The more I think about Robin's position on efficiency, the more it puzzles me. In his talk, he heavily emphasized economists' need to build an iron-clad reputation for "neutrality" in order to persuade a world full of non-economists who distrust us. If we preach and practice "efficiency always," people will... 11 Read More
Apr 16 2009 Economic and Political Philosophy Sumner's Free Trade Example Bryan Caplan I'm pleased to see that Scott Sumner's not just a cool macroeconomist; he also moonlights as an economic philosopher. Here's a challenge Sumner poses to me inspired by my debate with Robin: Assume that imports of Barbie dolls will eliminate 1000 jobs in South Carolina. Each job loss will have a devastating ... 18 Read More
Apr 15 2009 Economic Education If You Could Take Any Econ Course in the World, Wh... Bryan Caplan My choice: David Friedman's class on "Legal Systems Very Different From Ours." Other suggestions? 22 Read More