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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 6 MIN

Lerner Symmetry Unpacked: Tariffs, Taxes, and Trade in Theory and Practice

from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault

A concise dive into Abba Lerner's symmetry theorem: how an import tariff can mirror an equivalent export tax in effect, the ideal conditions that ensure this equivalence, where real-world frictions cause deviations, and what this means for current debates on border adjustments and trade policy.Note:  This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes.  Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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