Comments on: Why Embrace Economic Change?

By: “The tyranny of dead ideas” « Consider the Evidence

“The tyranny of dead ideas” « Consider the Evidence — Tue, 05 May 2009 05:19:12 +0000

[...] I think Miller is wrong, however, on an important tactical question. He says politicians should not commit to any further expansion of trade until these protections are in place (p. 60). I disagree. [...]

By: Reducing Inequality: Put the Brakes on Globalization? « Consider the Evidence

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:38:17 +0000

[...] or what have you. Arguing for limits on globalization directs attention away from these policies, making their adoption less likely. Paradoxically, then, we end up with the worst of both worlds: marginal trade limits, half-hearted [...]

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:41:40 +0000

I also recommend “Against the Tide” and/or “Free Trade Under Fire”, both by Douglas Irwin.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:47:22 +0000

I would recommend reading Bryan Caplan’s recent “Myth of the Rational Voter.” Many of the strategies suggested on this post are nice in theory, but with an electorate focused on single issues and without much education, it would probably fail.

I’m not saying you’re wrong, just overly optimistic.