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Beth Redbird : Department of Sociology - Northwestern University
Alex Tabarrok
@DinaPomeranz Not an economist but Beth Redbird does work on economic issues like occupational licensing
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Why should gay rights depend on being ‘born this way’? – Shamus Khan | Aeon Essays
Other liberation movements have rejected the idea that biology is destiny. So why should gay rights depend on it?
Alex Tabarrok
@kph3k " Support for gay marriage and support for the idea of being ‘born that way’ closely track one another."
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What's the Point of Genetic Studies of Sexual Orientation?
Good science can combat misinformation, but it won't resolve public debates over homosexuality.
Alex Tabarrok
@kph3k "But if being gay is inborn, rather than a choice, moral arguments against same-sex relationships become more complicated, because it's harder to condemn people for something that is beyond their control."
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Marginal Revolution University
At Marginal Revolution University, we believe that economics has the power to change the way you see the world. We’re on a mission to help you discover your ...
Public Goods and Asteroid Defense
While the probability of an asteroid hitting the planet is very low, its effect would be disastrous for all of us. So, who should pay for asteroid protection...
Alex Tabarrok
So am I. See the video @tylercowen and I made on asteroids and public goods. youtu.be/lLzcW5NG5eA foxnews.com/science/elon-m…
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Elon Musk concerned we have 'no defense' against potential killer asteroid
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said that a large asteroid will eventually hit Earth and his concern is that "we currently have no defense" against it.
Alex Tabarrok
So am I. See the video @tylercowen and I made on asteroids and public goods. youtu.be/lLzcW5NG5eA foxnews.com/science/elon-m…
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World's largest EV never has to be recharged
The eDumper makes a good case for going fully electric with heavy-duty construction, mining, and industrial equipment.
Advertising: Uneasy Persuasion or Means of Social Engineering?
[DRAFT: Monday, August 19, 2019] The Domain Of The Critique If you follow the major tech publications, you would think that the advertising of today is a powerful new weapon that desperately needs …
The Greening Earth
The earth is getting greener, in large part due to increased CO2 in the atmosphere. Surprisingly, however, another driver is programs in China to increase and conserve forests and more intensive use of cropland in India. A greener China and India...
'Metrics Monday: The Paper of How: Estimating Treatment Effects with the Front-Door Criterion
Earlier this year I wrote two posts about Judea Pearl's front-door criterion, and how to use it in a regression context (see here and here). After writing those posts and seeing a few Twitter exchanges on the topic, I realized that a formal guide...
The Impact of State Licensing Regulations on Low-Skilled Immigrants: The Case of Vietnamese Manicurists
By KATHY J. KRYNSKI and DAVID E. HARRINGTON, Published on 05/01/06
How For-Profit Cosmetology Schools Entangle Students in Debt
Aspiring hairstylists borrow heavily and pay to work, while schools use their influence to beat back attempts to create cheaper alternatives.
A Comment on the "New" History of Capitalism by Phillip Magness :: SSRN
This essay reviews the "New History of Capitalism" (NHC) literature with specific attention to its claims about the relationship between capitalism an
Cargo Cult Math
I think people are obsessed with quantified taxonomy as a method of attempted understanding. This seems like math, but it is not.
Are Health Administrators To Blame?
The graph at right made the twitter rounds a few days ago (1.3k RTs and 2.7k likes for Noah). The graph looked off to me immediately. Between approximately 1992 and 1994 the number of administrators went up by a factor of 4? (Or, if something goes...
Who Really Cares About the Poor?: A Socratic Dialogue
Glaucon: Can you believe all these rich jerks who refuse to help the poor? Socrates: I’m puzzled, Glaucon. You’re rich, but I’ve never seen you help the poor. Glaucon: I gave five gold pieces this year. But I’m not talking about charity,...
Tom's Diner Owner Wins Property Rights Fight Against Denver Preservationists
Tom Messina will now be able to sell off his restaurant to a developer and retire.
Investing: Why You Should Diversify
So far, we’ve been telling you what not to do when investing. Here’s what you should do: diversify.