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Erik Hoel on Effective Altruism, Utilitarianism, and the Repugnant Conclusion

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Is Free Trade a Good Argument for Free Trade?

Sally Kohn: I think it's extremely important, in practical terms, for economics and economic policy making to be driven by this kind of thinking. When north american was under consideration, one of the examples that was often used is a town in illinois where a lot of rooms were made. A lot of the workers in that factory were a mexican who had come by bus to make brooms in America. And so i don't think this is good im i'm in favor of free trade, but i do not think this is a good argument for free trade. She says economists argue there will be millions of people who will save two dollars on a broom. But ah

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