The Emerald Paradox
Noah and Russ discuss the philosophical concept of the emerald paradox and its implications for establishing causal relationships in economics. They explore the limitations of empirical techniques and the potential employment loss associated with increasing the minimum wage. Noah also shares his perspective on the effectiveness of minimum wage policies.In this clip
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