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libertarianism (29) political philosophy (17) consequentialism (16) social issues (14) taxation (12) social mobility (9) market failures (3)

[REPOST] The Non-Libertarian FAQ

Scott Alexander reposts his 'Non-Libertarian FAQ' critiquing libertarian philosophy and arguments, noting it no longer fully reflects his current views.

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Feb 22, 2017 30,585 words 0 likes 124 comments Read Read
highlights from the comments (68) healthcare costs (22) education costs (7) cost disease (5) market failures (3)

Highlights From The Comments On Cost Disease

Scott Alexander summarizes various responses to his post on 'cost disease', presenting diverse explanations for dramatic cost increases in healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

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Feb 17, 2017 7,862 words 0 likes 406 comments Read Read
education (93) education policy (12) education costs (7) charter schools (4) market failures (3) school choice (2) for-profit education (2)

Highlights From The Comment Thread On School Choice

Scott summarizes diverse perspectives from comments on his school choice article, covering topics like education costs, charter schools, and potential market failures in education.

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Dec 4, 2016 2,256 words 0 likes 197 comments Read Read
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