Ep. 254 Karl Marx Was Kind of a Big Deal: A Response to Magness and Makovi
Bob first explains the synthetic control method and then critiques a newly published paper by Magness and Makovi employing the technique. M&M argue that were it not for the 1917 Russian revolution, Marx would today be a minor figure. Bob sharply disagrees.
Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:
- The Magness & Makovi paper on Marx.
- RECEIPTS for Bob's claims.
- Their AIER summary post.
- Bob's paper with Phil on Piketty.
- John Ganz critique, 1 and 2. Phil's response to Ganz.
- Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
The audio production for this episode was provided by Podsworth Media.
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