PinnedBen Le FortThe next Trade War Will Be in Defense of the EnvironmentA brief explanation of carbon tariffsJul 22, 20211Jul 22, 20211
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Ben Le FortThe Link Between Maritime Shipping Laws and the Price of BananasOne of the reasons I’ve always been drawn to economics as a discipline is that it helps reveal connections that we would otherwise never…Jul 10, 20191Jul 10, 20191
Ben Le FortThe Reason Millions Are Struggling in a Hot economyI recently wrote about the paradox of stagnant household wealth over the past decade despite low-interest rates, low unemployment, and…Jul 3, 20193Jul 3, 20193
Ben Le FortIs Stagflation Coming?Add a Pinch of Tariffs and a Dash of Rate CutsJun 26, 20193Jun 26, 20193
Ben Le FortEconomics Needs a FaceliftEconomists view themselves as superior and therefore do not collaborate with sociologists and other social scientists nearly as much as…Jun 5, 20194Jun 5, 20194
Ben Le FortWhat do we buy more of when our Income Increases?Our tastes are largely determined by our income. When we are in our early 20’s and have very little disposable income we are more than…May 22, 20191May 22, 20191
Ben Le FortIn a Trade War, Everybody is a LoserWhat Tariffs are Currently in Place?May 15, 20191May 15, 20191
