Econ Duel

Explore key economic debates through a series of engaging video duels featuring renowned economists. Delve into crucial topics such as the role of education in skill-building versus signaling, the effectiveness of fiscal policy, housing market dynamics, the impact of automation on employment, and the merits of fiat money versus the gold standard. Gain valuable insights from expert perspectives as economists like Tyler Cowen, Alex Tabarrok, Matthew Yglesias, Scott Sumner, and Lawrence White present compelling arguments on these pressing economic issues.

1. Education

Cowen/Tabarrok: Is Education Signaling or Skill Building?

2. Fiscal Policy

Cowen/Tabarrok: Does Fiscal Policy Work?

3. Housing

Cowen/Tabarrok: Rent or Buy?

Cowen/Yglesias: Why Is the Rent So Damn High?

4. Jobs

Cowen/Tabarrok: Will Machines Take Our Jobs?

5. Monetary Policy

Sumner/White: Fiat Money vs. the Gold Standard