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Cash for Clunkers?

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Victor Chudnovsky

I think the Cash for Clunkers program is misguided. Yes, it will stimulate the economy insofar as it encourages people to buy cars and keep the auto industry rolling. I don’t think this is the best thing for society as … Continue reading →

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Tightwad or principled?

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Victor Chudnovsky

Over the holidays, Nicholas Kristof penned a column in The New York Times commenting on how liberals tend to not give as much to charity as conservatives, and urging us to do more. While giving to the needy is in … Continue reading →

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