America's Political Economy Is Pretty Bleak Right Now

America's political economy is pretty bleak right now

A month ago I wrote a post reflecting on whether my blog output is as relevant as it used to be:My basic concern is that the U.S. has entered a political era in which reasoned assessment of the evidence, concern for the common good, and deliberation among intellectuals has relatively little effect on policy. When populism, tribalism, and social media shouting rule the nation’s politics, who’s even listening to someone like me?In fact, I think it…

America’s political economy is pretty bleak right now

A month ago I wrote a post reflecting on whether my blog output is as relevant as it used to be: My basic concern is that the U.S. has entered a political era in which reasoned assessment of the evidence, concern for the common good, and deliberation among intellectuals has relatively little effect on policy....