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Why We TradeNews Articles and Op-EdsRussell Roberts November 13, 2007 Russell Roberts discusses the logic of trade in this Foreign Policy article. "We’re used to shrugging off all sorts of rhetorical gobbledygook from our politicians. But when you hear U.S. presidential candidates start to mouth off about free trade, watch your wallet: A discredited 14th-century theory of economics is enjoying a dangerous renaissance in the 2008 campaign." |
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A Quota System for Immigration Won't WorkNews Articles and Op-EdsRussell Roberts June 8, 2007 Russell Roberts offers his thoughts on the new immigration bill in this National Public Radio commentary. |
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Protectionists Never LearnNews Articles and Op-EdsRussell Roberts March 12, 2007 In his Wall Street Journal article, Russell Roberts reflects on the feared U.S. trade deficit with Japan in the late 1980's and why politicians should be applying the lessons learned then to the present situation with China. |
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Workers are fine with fewer unionsNews Articles and Op-EdsRussell Roberts February 17, 2007 In this Los Angeles Times article, Russell Roberts questions the need for unions today. He writes, "maybe unions aren't so crucial to worker well-being. When more than 90% of the private-sector labor force isn't unionized, why do 97% of us earn above the minimum wage? If our bargaining power is so pitiful, why don't greedy employers exploit us and drive wages down to the legal minimum?" |
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Milton's Inner FireNews Articles and Op-EdsRussell Roberts December 6, 2006 Mercatus scholar Russell Roberts reflects on his last interaction with Milton Friedman in this Tech Central Station article. |
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Econoblog: Minding the GapNews Articles and Op-EdsRussell Roberts March 8, 2006 Economist Russell Roberts debates Heather Boushey of the Center for Economic and Policy Research on the degree or inequlity and just how much it matters for the economy and society in the Wall Street Journal Online's Econoblog. |
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The Lessons of MonopolyNews Articles and Op-EdsRussell Roberts January 2, 2006 Economist Russell Roberts comments on the lessons of Monopoly. |
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The Invisible HeartBooksRussell Roberts February 19, 2001 A love story that embraces the business and economic issues of the day. |
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The ChoiceBooksRussell Roberts May 1, 2000 A whimsical fable starring the ghost of a nineteenth century economist, whose journey takes him, and the reader, on a trip through the international economic issues facing America and American business today. Topics covered include trade deficits, environmental issues, free trade agreements, and labor standards. |
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