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Industrial Policy Is Not Populist

The article argues that industrial policy should not be conflated with populism, emphasizing the need for a pragmatic approach to economic strategy that prioritizes innovation and competitiveness.

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Geopolitics

Photos: The Global Cost of the Iran War

The continuing crisis in Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz have exacted a heavy cost worldwide. In addition to the steep price of military expenditures, destroyed infrastructure, and human lives lost, global shortages of fuel, fertilizer, and more have driven up costs everywhere

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Culture

My excellent Conversation with Bob Spitz

Here is the audio, video, and transcript. Here is the episode summary: Bob Spitz has written major biographies of the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, and now the Rolling Stones — but also, somehow, Ronald Reagan and Julia Child. In rock, his credentials were hard won: he started out hustling gigs for an unknown Bruce […] The post My excellent Conversation with Bob Spitz appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Related StoriesWhat should I ask Martha Nussbaum?Capitalism and ModernityIdeas Behi...

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Culture

Xavier, Nick, and Tristan podcast with me

All three are from Queens College, I thought they did a great job, and mostly fresh material. They describe the episode as such: Xavier, Tristan, and Nick talk about everything interesting under the sun, including aesthetic convergence, the probability that Tyler lives for many centuries, if Spain was the most culinarily optimal culture to colonize […] The post Xavier, Nick, and Tristan podcast with me appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsIn reply to Daniel Muñoz. That is correct, y...

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"They Wanted A Bad Guy, So I Became One" - Ryan Garcia - #1097

Ryan Garcia is a professional boxer and a WBC interim lightweight champion. What’s it like being the bad boy of boxing? Most people know Ryan Garcia from the chaos of his social media — the outbursts, controversies, and viral moments. But behind the headlines is still an elite fighter operating at the very top of the sport. So who is Ryan Garcia away from the internet? What’s it like living under that level of pressure, fame, and scrutiny whilst trying to remain a world champion? Expect to le...

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