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As stocks tumble, wealthy speculators bid up house prices: The long-run effect of Obama's choice to bail out lenders, not borrowers.
Cops' imaginary fears send addicts to real jail: The deadly myth of the fentanyl contact high.
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Political economy vs inflation: Larry Summers is a dope.
This day in history: 2020
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QE, inflation, slave labor and a People's Bailout: Uber is a (terrible) job guarantee program.
This day in history: 2005, 2010, 2015, 2019
Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming appearances, current writing projects, current reading

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