The millennial economist who took on the world
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Influential Economic Research and Policy Impact
The chapter highlights the work of a millennial economist whose influential research has led to changes in government policies globally, challenging traditional economic thinking. The guest speaker discusses their unexpected article in The Guardian, advocating for targeted price controls to address inflation caused by supply constraints and strong demand, while emphasizing the need for a more focused policy response. The chapter also touches on online backlash faced by the economist and a controversial tweet by Paul Krugman, sparking a debate around price controls and state intervention in economic crises.
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