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What if the Median Voter Were a Failing Student?
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Bryan Caplan
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October 3, 2008
As teachers, economists usually assume that their students have systematically biased beliefs about economics; yet, as researchers, economists usually assume that voters understand how the economy works. Teachers have it right, according to Bryan Caplan, and so modern political economy needs a serious overhaul.
Published Online: 2008-10-3
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