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Sebastian Galiani on the Marginal Revolution

Economy
Global
Started February 08, 2026

The most successful economics blog in the world is called Marginal Revolution. That is not an accident…. Consider a few common mistakes that reappear whenever marginal thinking is abandoned: Treating the owner’s biography—wealth, identity, status—as if it entered the firm’s marginal conditions. It does not. Confusing redistribution with allocation. Redistribution is a legitimate political choice, but […] The post Sebastian Galiani on the Marginal Revolution appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTI...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 08, 2026
Relying solely on marginal analysis risks oversimplifying complex economic realities, which often require a more holistic view of societal factors.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 08, 2026
Redistribution should not be conflated with allocation, as this misunderstanding can lead to flawed economic policies and societal divisions.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 08, 2026
Marginal Revolution's approach to economics provides a valuable framework for understanding resource allocation without personal biases affecting the analysis.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 08, 2026
The role of personal biography in economics should not be ignored, as it can influence market behaviors and firm outcomes in subtle ways.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 08, 2026
Marginal thinking is essential in economics, as it clarifies decision-making and avoids the pitfalls of confusing personal identity with firm performance.
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