

Ep. 359 Crossover: Do Trump's Tariffs Make Economic Sense?
Nov 14, 2024
Adam Haman, an insightful economic thinker, joins to dissect the complex world of tariffs. They explore whether tariffs could replace income taxes and debate their role in national defense. The conversation highlights how tariffs affect consumers and producers through humor and engaging analogies. They also analyze price elasticity in various industries and question the necessity of protective tariffs, ultimately critiquing their broad application and advocating for a more nuanced trade policy.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Tariffs vs. Taxes: An Economic Debate
01:42 • 24min
The Complexities of Tariffs and Elasticity
25:45 • 4min
Exploring Price Elasticity in Industry
29:50 • 2min
Examining Tariffs and Their True Impact
31:46 • 22min
Tariffs and Economic Complexity
53:38 • 5min
Wrapping Up: Reflections and Social Connections
58:59 • 2min