Prof. Funkeynes, Economic Funk
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I run an email course that teaches you econ in 60 days! It's simple, easy-to-follow, and a lot of fun: https://economicfunk.com
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Friendly reminder: Importers don't pay tariffs—you do. Higher costs sneak into prices. Think of it as a hidden tax at checkout. No reason, I just wanted to bring that up. No reason whatsoever. #EconomicFunk #economics #tariffs #macroeconomics
Incentives in practice: Mega-corporations donate $1M to secure influence with a fascist leader—pro-business policies could mean billions in return. Taylor Swift gives $10M to LA wildfire relief because it's the right thing to do. Businesses seek profit; Taylor seeks impact. #wildfires #climatechange
January 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Incentives in practice: Mega-corporations donate $1M to secure influence with a fascist leader—pro-business policies could mean billions in return. Taylor Swift gives $10M to LA wildfire relief because it's the right thing to do. Businesses seek profit; Taylor seeks impact. #wildfires #climatechange
Big Oil has spent $1B+ lobbying Congress to look the other way on climate change.
This encompasses three key economic principles: Regulatory capture, negative externalities, and time inconsistency.
#ClimateActionNow #wildfires #savelosangeles
This encompasses three key economic principles: Regulatory capture, negative externalities, and time inconsistency.
#ClimateActionNow #wildfires #savelosangeles
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January 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Big Oil has spent $1B+ lobbying Congress to look the other way on climate change.
This encompasses three key economic principles: Regulatory capture, negative externalities, and time inconsistency.
#ClimateActionNow #wildfires #savelosangeles
This encompasses three key economic principles: Regulatory capture, negative externalities, and time inconsistency.
#ClimateActionNow #wildfires #savelosangeles
Look, I don't want to shamelessly self-promote too, too much but also I'll teach you modern econ in 60 days for only $15 #sotheresthat #linkinbio #getsmart
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January 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Look, I don't want to shamelessly self-promote too, too much but also I'll teach you modern econ in 60 days for only $15 #sotheresthat #linkinbio #getsmart
Friendly reminder: Importers don't pay tariffs—you do. Higher costs sneak into prices. Think of it as a hidden tax at checkout. No reason, I just wanted to bring that up. No reason whatsoever. #EconomicFunk #economics #tariffs #macroeconomics
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January 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Friendly reminder: Importers don't pay tariffs—you do. Higher costs sneak into prices. Think of it as a hidden tax at checkout. No reason, I just wanted to bring that up. No reason whatsoever. #EconomicFunk #economics #tariffs #macroeconomics