Economics Myths

Feb 21st, 2008 by wintercow20

This page is intended to allow readers to understand the basic economic principles underlying some of the more common myths that are perpetuated. I am always on the lookout for more of these, so if you are so inclined, please contact me if you come upon one for yourself!

General

Here is a site that directs you to readings on various “mythical” topics
Twenty myths about markets … from Tom Palmer
John Stossel (from ABC’s 20/20) shows his viewers 10 “Myths, Lies and Nasty Behaviors“
Myths of Classical Liberalism
Five Contemporary Economics Myths (by Professor Steven G. Horwitz at St. Lawrence)
America is a cruel and barbarous place - Hurricane Katrina proves it!