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How Economists Evaluate Tariffs Versus Income Taxes

The Human Action Podcast
The Human Action Podcast
Episode • Jul 27, 2024 • 51m
Prompted by a listener request, Bob gives the standard economic analysis of tariffs and other types of taxes. This is relevant because the populist Right is arguing for a hike in tariffs to fund income tax cuts.

Bob's Article, "Carbon Taxes and the 'Tax Interaction Effect'": https://Mises.org/HAP458a
Trump-Biden Tariff Tracker: https://Mises.org/HAP458b
Bob and Dave Smith on Open Borders: https://Mises.org/HAP458c
Frédéric Bastiat's Candlestick Makers' Petition: https://Mises.org/HAP458d

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