The Economics of Antipathy and Stereotyping Bryan Caplan By Bryan Caplan, Nov 18 2019 SHARE POST: Here are the slides for my second “basic econ for attorneys” lecture. The topic: the economics of discrimination. Or as I called it, “The Economics of Antipathy and Stereotyping.” Enjoy. RELATED CONTENT Bryan Caplan on Discrimination and Labor Markets Bryan Caplan and Russ Roberts discuss the economics of discrimination and government's regulation of labor markets. They talk about the role of the profit motive in reducing or eliminating discrimination and the role of government, particularly in European labor markets. When does government regulation reduce or enforce discrimination? How do other labor market regulations affect employment and unemployment? What is the impact on the European and American standard of living? Does money buy happi... Read This Article
RELATED CONTENT Bryan Caplan on Discrimination and Labor Markets Bryan Caplan and Russ Roberts discuss the economics of discrimination and government's regulation of labor markets. They talk about the role of the profit motive in reducing or eliminating discrimination and the role of government, particularly in European labor markets. When does government regulation reduce or enforce discrimination? How do other labor market regulations affect employment and unemployment? What is the impact on the European and American standard of living? Does money buy happi... Read This Article
Nov 19 2019 Books: Reviews and Suggested Readings Hive Mind and Open Borders Bryan Caplan Garett Jones' new working paper on "Measuring the Sacrifice of Open Borders" has already received much attention. Before I respond to it, though, let me recount The Story So Far. 1. About a decade ago, researchers such as Michael Clemens started using standard trade models to estimate the economic effects of open ... 34 Read More
Nov 18 2019 Media Watch Max Zahn's Zinger David Henderson I shouldn't have talked to Max Zahn. Hello Prof. Henderson, I'm a reporter at Yahoo Finance working with Editor-in-Chief Andy Serwer on a story about President Trump's economic performance so far. I would like to speak with you today on the topic. Please get back to me as soon as possible, as I'm on deadline for... 32 Read More
Nov 18 2019 Economic Education The Economics of Antipathy and Stereotyping Bryan Caplan Here are the slides for my second "basic econ for attorneys" lecture. The topic: the economics of discrimination. Or as I called it, "The Economics of Antipathy and Stereotyping." Enjoy. 22 Read More