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Geopolitics

I guess Mexico is solving for the equilibrium?

For some while I have wondered what would happen if the U.S. military sought to assist Mexico in taking out one of the top drug lords. I suppose now we are finding out. A few points: 1. There is a good chance a few more drug lords will be hit. It makes no sense to […] The post I guess Mexico is solving for the equilibrium? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Comments4. John Bolton would like a word! by ChrisUsing “take out” to mean kill or destroy is nauseating, and . by Take OutIn reply t...

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Geopolitics

Podcast with Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer

Mostly about geopolitics, plenty of fresh content. And here is the transcript. Excerpt: Jon Finer: Should the United States be willing to take military action to defend Taiwan? It’s a thorny question for politicians to answer, but we’d be interested in your view. Tyler Cowen: Well, this is what economists would call a mixed strategy. […] The post Podcast with Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Related StoriesA Republic, if you can keep itLiberal AII guess Mexic...

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Politics

Why the “Lesser Included Action” Argument for IEEPA Tariffs Fails

The Supreme Court yesterday struck down Trump’s IEEPA tariffs, holding that the statute’s authorization to “regulate… importation” doesn’t include the power to impose tariffs. The majority’s strongest argument is simple: every time Congress actually delegates tariff authority, it uses the word “duty,” caps the rate, sets a time limit, and requires procedural prerequisites. IEEPA has […] The post Why the “Lesser Included Action” Argument for IEEPA Tariffs Fails appeared first on Marginal REVOL...

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Culture

Gaurav Ahuja interviews me

I very much enjoyed this exchange, print only, here is the link. Excerpt: Gaurav: Going back to Iceland for a moment. I’ve never truly appreciated how old that parliament is. A thousand years is extraordinary. What is it about Iceland that has allowed that kind of continuity? Tyler: Iceland was taken over by Denmark for […] The post Gaurav Ahuja interviews me appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Related StoriesColin McGinn’s “My Honest Views”The mainstream viewLiberal AI

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Economy

The Great Forgetting, a continuing series

On Thursday, the Center for American Progress, a prominent left-leaning think tank that often cultivates policy ideas later adopted by the Democratic Party, proposed a two-year freeze on the prices of 24 food items, such as strawberries and ground beef. Grocers would voluntarily agree to capping the cost of food in exchange for paying lower […] The post The Great Forgetting, a continuing series appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsBREAKING: Trump brutally lawmogged by SCOTUS for tar...

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Geopolitics

I podcast on Spain and Latin America

With Rasheed Griffith and Diego Sanchez de la Cruz. Here is one excerpt: Rasheed: Tyler, if El Salvador were to become a success story, what would it likely be a success at first? Manufacturing, migratory investment, investment tourism, or something more unusual? Because those typical answers feel like maybe they have missed the boat. Tyler: I think […] The post I podcast on Spain and Latin America appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Related StoriesMy excellent Conversation with Joe Studwe...

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Culture

Colin McGinn’s “My Honest Views”

I think David Lewis was off his rocker, I think Donald Davidson was far too impressed by elementary logic and decision theory, I think Willard Quine was a mediocre logician with some philosophical side-interests, I think Daniel Dennett never understood philosophy, I think Michael Dummett was a dimwit outside of his narrow specializations, I think […] The post Colin McGinn’s “My Honest Views” appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsIn reply to nigel. Who cares? Why are you so concerned ...

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Culture

Wuthering Heights, the movie

I liked it very much, noting it is not one for the purists. The visuals and soundtrack added to the general passionate feel. I can recommend the Jonathan Bate review and the Louise Perry review (WSJ). The other version of this movie I can recommend is the Luis Buñuel Mexican interpretation, also full of passion […] The post Wuthering Heights, the movie appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsIn reply to Kieran. “grudge-maxxing for DECADES” 💀 by ChrisIn reply to Kieran. Thanks, that was...

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Business

Why don’t American companies hire more in Canada?

In the specific sector I work in (previously law and now tech), I am surprised by how few US companies hire in Canada. The Canadians I know in these fields are typically on par with the Americans, but doing the same work at half the price. This superficially looks like an economic puzzle: with no […] The post Why don’t American companies hire more in Canada? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Related StoriesIndia AI Data MCPMy excellent Conversation with Joe StudwellThe Cassidy Report on ...

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Society

Germany projection of the day

Germany’s population is projected to shrink by nearly 5 per cent within 25 years — a significantly steeper decline than previously forecast, according to an Ifo study. The German economic think-tank on Tuesday revised its forecast for a 1 per cent population decline by 2050 to nearly 5 per cent — a drop that would […] The post Germany projection of the day appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsIn reply to Wayfaring Stranger. There was talk of an . by 1776In reply to Dismalist. IAG is...

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Economy

My excellent Conversation with Joe Studwell

Here is the audio, video, and transcript. The conversation is based around Joe’s new and very good book How Africa Works: Success and Failure in the World’s Last Developmental Frontier. Here is part of the episode summary: Tyler and Joe explore whether population density actually solves development, which African countries are likely to achieve stable […] The post My excellent Conversation with Joe Studwell appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsWhat is the definition of a developing ...

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Technology

The Journal for AI Generated Papers

“In curiosity we trust.” The post The Journal for AI Generated Papers appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsIn reply to rayward. The spectrum of authorship in . by Jumfrey Tuckins, President of the Spectrum of AuthorshipUntil AI can innovate, AI slop that is wrapped around a . by Zvi GoldsteinIn reply to yo. I have never used Reddit, but behind this . by Kaz StanczakIn reply to Kaz Stanczak. Yesterday on Reddit. by yoI had a dream: In the not-too-distant future, every role in . by Ka...

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