The Economics of Partisanship and Automation

This chapter examines how partisanship affects perceptions of economic indicators and highlights an experiment demonstrating that financial incentives can align responses closer to reality across political lines. It also discusses the evolution of American manufacturing, the impact of automation, and the importance of adaptability in the workforce amid changing economic demands. Additionally, the conversation touches on the implications of protectionism and the potential risks posed by current political leadership on the global trading system.