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Prohibition's Impact
- Tyler Cowen's book, "An Economist Gets Lunch," explores why American food declined in quality.
- Cowen blames Prohibition for the closure of many high-quality restaurants.
Children's Palates
- American restaurants increasingly catered to children's tastes after Prohibition.
- This led to a preference for soft, sweet, and gooey foods.
Immigration and Flavor
- The 1924 Immigration Act limited new flavors in American cuisine.
- Reduced immigration resulted in less food innovation and diversity.