#EconomicsVsPublicHealth #DevelopmentEconomicsResearch #CuriousMind Hey everyone! π Have you ever noticed how a lot of applied economics research focuses on topics like public health and education? π€ It’s like they’re stepping into ...
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Why doesn’t the government heavily subsidize or produce digital goods like videogames, books, tv shows, movies, online news, and more? Are most digital goods considered public goods due to being non-rival and non-excludable, making them ideal for government support? ...
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“Why Are Lower Taxes on Capital Gains Preferred over Taxing Labor? Is There any Economic Evidence to Support This Claim?” Are lower taxes on capital gains economically efficient compared to taxing labor? Have you come across any economic theory ...
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#ArabClassification #MiddleEastern #USGovernment #racialclassification So according to the US government, Arabs, Persians, Kurdish, etc people are white. Why is this? Have you ever wondered ...
#SocialMobility #WelfarePrograms #Empowerment #Equality I was recently pondering on a common debate surrounding welfare programs and their impact on social mobility. The classic conservative argument suggests ...
#GovernmentEfficiency #EfficiencyInGovernment #PublicAdministration Is there a body of study for improving efficiency in government? In today’s fast-paced world where efficiency is key, it is crucial for governments to operate at their optimal ...
#ProgressiveCountries #QualityofLife #HappyCitizens π Is there a country on Earth that actually does right by its people? π We are constantly hoping to find a utopia or at least a government that ...
#TaxationDebate: Why We Should (or Shouldn’t) Raise Taxes on Energy and Water πΈπ§ In recent years, there has been a growing concern about environmental waste and the depletion of natural resources. One question that often arises in ...
#USpolitics #lobbying #corruption #governmentreform Should the US ban lobbying? π€ Lobbying in the United States has been a hot topic of debate for many years. Some argue that it ...
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#PresidentialActions #USPresident #GovernmentBenefits As a citizen, itβs natural to have strong opinions about the actions and policies of the President. People often argue about what a President does for them ...
#OrganHarvesting #GovernmentPolicy #CapitalPunishment #OrganDonation π€ Why don’t governments just harvest the organs of murderers? It’s a question that has stirred up controversy and debate for years. Some people ...
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#WelfareState #DavidFriedman #PovertyInAmerica #SocialPolicy #EconomicPolicy Is economist David Friedman correct that ”expansion of welfare state had opposite of its intended purpose” in United States? π€ Economist ...