But seriously, folks — this stand-up economist says Republicans will like his carbon tax

Grist
By Sam BlissJan 27, 2015, 6:57 pm48 pts
Economics has long been nicknamed the dismal science, and climate economics can really pile on the gloom and doom. Basically, when individuals act rationally and self-interestedly, in an unrestrained market economy, we pollute the planet to the gills and poor people bear the brunt of the ill effects. Case…

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