Per Bastiat, look at the unseen, not just the seen

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Submitted by Adam Wildavsky (United States), Dec 27, 2017 19:46

It would be nice if the NYT filled us in on how much government regulation adds to the price of a typical apple. When they do not do so it gives the impression that the cost of regulation falls primarily on the business, rather than the consumer. If we believe that fresh produce is relatively healthy compared to other foods then regulations that make it more expensive and so reduce overall consumption must inevitably negatively impact our health.

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He has...sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our People, and eat out their Substance [143 words]Andrew TerhuneDec 28, 2017 09:14
⇒ Per Bastiat, look at the unseen, not just the seen [78 words]Adam WildavskyDec 27, 2017 19:46

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