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Biden's New Tax Plan, Algorithmic Pricing, and Noah's Media Diet

"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

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Balancing Wages and War: A Complex Discussion

This chapter examines progressive wage subsidies as a viable alternative to Universal Basic Income, while also reflecting on the socio-political implications of contemporary movements such as pro-Palestinian support. The dialogue ranges from the complexities of land taxes and their potential for local development to the moral dilemmas surrounding historical conflicts and activism. Through a critical lens, they highlight the tension between well-intentioned activism and the harsh realities faced by those in conflict zones.

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