quotingFor all that orthodox economists *hate* tariffs in all their forms, the question, "do tariffs work?" is a complex one, which can't be answered unless you specify *which* tariffs, in *what* context:
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https://pluralistic.net/2025/04/02/me-or-your-lying-eyes/#spherical-cows-on-frictionless-surfaces
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Linda on Nostr: An excellent breakdown of tariffs + monopoly industries and how this could play out. ...
An excellent breakdown of tariffs + monopoly industries and how this could play out.