China’s Medicines are Saving American Lives
The Economist reports that China is now the second largest producer of new pharmaceuticals, after the United States. China has long been known for churning
Public Choice Outreach Conference!
The annual Public Choice Outreach Conference is a crash course in public choice. The conference is designed for undergraduates and graduates in a wide variety
Visits to the Doctor, Per Year
The number of times people visit the doctor per year varies tremendously across OECD countries from a low of 2.9 in Chile to a high
Games we played
I always loved games and card games, and they played a big role in family life. It was one activity that everyone, including my grandmother,
What I’ve been reading
1. Eric Topol, Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity. Longevity research goes mainstream! Very clearly written, well argued, and focused on the science. I
It’s Happening!
Waymo factory in Phoenix, AZ. 2000 cars and counting. Hat tip: Brian Potter. The post It’s Happening! appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Source link
Steel Tariffs in Two Pictures
Recall Principle 2 of Three Simple Principles of Trade Policy, Businesses are Consumers Too. Case in point, steel. Justin Wolfers summarizes an analysis of Trump’s
Greenland Next
Hat tip: Max The post Greenland Next appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Source link
Three Simple Principles of Trade Policy
Are we in a trade war today? Who knows? Doesn’t really matter. It’s always a good time to review important principles. A good source is
FDA Deregulation of E-Cigarettes Saved Lives and Spurred Innovation
What would happen to drug development if the FDA lost its authority to prohibit new drugs? Would research and development boom and lives be saved?