

The Truth About Industrial Policy
Apr 15, 2024
Join Dr. Samuel Gregg, the Friedrich Hayek Chair in Economics and a political economy expert from Oxford, as he unpacks the complexities of industrial policy. He challenges misconceptions about taxation and the so-called 'China shock,' arguing that job losses are often overstated. Gregg emphasizes the importance of deregulation for the semiconductor industry and critiques the failures of industrial policies in various regions. He also stresses the critical role of price theory in economic education and its impact on inflation and taxation.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 3min
Distinguishing Defense Spending from Industrial Policy
03:20 • 2min
Industrial Policy Unpacked
05:46 • 19min
The China Shock: Myths and Realities
24:49 • 7min
Debunking Myths about Taxation and Burden
31:36 • 3min
The Importance of Price Theory in Economic Education
34:16 • 5min