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Plain English with Derek Thompson cover image

"Industrial Policy" Is the Hottest Idea in Economics. What Could Go Wrong?

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Is There a Better Way to Conduct Policy?

Congressman says he loves industrial policy for semiconductors, but also wants more affordable childcare. President Obama had a plan to get both goals passed that didn't make it past the Senate. Congress should not try to squash too many goals with one instrument, congressman says.

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