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It's a familiar situation for lots of people, especially since the financial crisis: you want to know more about economics. Perhaps you've gone to university and don't want to go back, or perhaps ...

It's really amazing to watch Robert Reich struggling with the most basic concepts in economics. Even when he's latched onto something which is actually a good idea, like the universal basic income ...

Not surprisingly, Henderson concluded that the gap between the notions of do-it-yourself economics and orthodox economics is widest in the sphere of international trade.

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As a result, the trade debate has turned into a futile filibuster, highlighting the dangers of do-it-yourself economics. It’s time to go back to the basics.