Dr Eric Crampton on Different Matters
Different Matters by Damien Grant
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Economic Perceptions: Public vs. Economists
This chapter examines a 1996 Kaiser Family Foundation study revealing a disparity between public and economist views on economic policies, particularly regarding job creation. It highlights how factors like income, education, and political beliefs shape these perceptions, along with historical contexts that lead to skepticism about foreign relations and market mechanisms. The chapter further explores the evolutionary biases influencing dietary preferences and societal attitudes toward inequality and political power.
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