Harwood Economic Review: Dispelling Economic Myths

Economic misconceptions persist due to misguided intuitions that overlook complex factors, a preference for principles over outcomes, the influence of epistemic bubbles, and political tribalism. Despite frequent refutation flawed ideas endure, requiring constant vigilance from economists.

Harwood Economic Review

Table of Contents

Governments, Not Markets, Impel ESG
Allen Mendenhall and
Daniel Sutter

Investors Make Houses More Affordable, Not Less
David Youngberg

Sense and Nonsense on Petrodollars
Peter C. Earle

Boosters Beware: Stadiums Aren’t Magic
Art Carden

Protectionists Are Wrong: Free Trade is the Path to Prosperity
Vance Ginn

Overpopulation: An Ancient Myth Refuted
Aidan Grogan