How Economists Evaluate Tariffs Versus Income Taxes

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07/27/2024 Robert P. Murphy

Prompted by a listener request, Bob gives the standard economic analysis of tariffs and other types of taxes. This is relevant because the populist Right is arguing for a hike in tariffs to fund income tax cuts.

Bob’s Article, “Carbon Taxes and the ‘Tax Interaction Effect’”: Mises.org/HAP458a
Trump-Biden Tariff Tracker: Mises.org/HAP458b
Bob and Dave Smith on Open Borders: Mises.org/HAP458c
Frédéric Bastiat’s Candlestick Makers’ Petition: Mises.org/HAP458d

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