How Economists Evaluate Tariffs Versus Income Taxes

The Human Action Podcast

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'": Mises.org/HAP458a
• Trump-Biden Tariff Tracker: Mises.org/HAP458b
• Bob and Dave Smith on Open Borders: Mises.org/HAP458c
• Frédéric Bastiat's Candlestick Makers' Petition: Mises.org/HAP458d

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