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Conversable Economist

In Hume’s spirit, I will attempt to serve as an ambassador from my world of economics, and help in “finding topics of conversation fit for the entertainment of rational creatures.”.

  • By Timothy Taylor
  • Based in United States of America
  • Roughly three posts per week
  • First post on

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Month starting Posts
Jan 2023 15
Feb 2023 13
Mar 2023 18
Apr 2023 12
May 2023 16
Jun 2023 14
Jul 2023 17
Aug 2023 18
Sep 2023 20
Oct 2023 12
Nov 2023 16
Dec 2023 18
Jan 2024 17
Feb 2024 15
Mar 2024 15
Apr 2024 14
May 2024 0

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Most recent posts

Some Economics of Tipping
Why leave a tip? You have already received whatever food or service you are going to receive. Maybe if you are a very regular customer, tipping could lead to better service in the future. But …
On , by conversableeconomist, 1,077 words
Reallocation Within an Industry: A Secret Strength for the US Economy
It would be nice if the processes of economic growth were well-mannered: for example, if it benefited all workers and industries and groups equally–or perhaps with some additional benefit for those with lower incomes. But …
On , by conversableeconomist, 819 words
The Jones Act: Consequences of a Destructive Industrial Policy
The United States has had an industrial policy aimed at boosting its domestic shipbuilding industry since the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known as the Jones Act. Whatever the arguments for …
On , by conversableeconomist, 1,067 words