Econception

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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