Regulation and Markets
Russ argues for the necessity of certain regulations to prevent monopolies and protect consumers, while also emphasizing the importance of understanding market dynamics to avoid unintended consequences. Mike counters by highlighting that many improvements in worker safety and wages stem from productivity rather than regulation, advocating for a basic income as a way to empower workers without government interference in their choices.In this clip
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Don Boudreaux, Michael Munger, and Russ Roberts on Emergent Order
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