Open thread, Nov. 10 - Nov. 16, 2014

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If it's worth saying, but not worth its own post (even in Discussion), then it goes here.

Notes for future OT posters:

1. Please add the 'open_thread' tag.

2. Check if there is an active Open Thread before posting a new one. (Immediately before; refresh the list-of-threads page before posting.)

3. Open Threads should be posted in Discussion, and not Main.

4. Open Threads should start on Monday, and end on Sunday.

Or, the following based on http://ew-econ.typepad.fr/articleAEAsurvey.pdf. (I've bolded the answers I think are supported, but you should check my work!)

"What do economists think about taxes on imported goods?"Most favor; divided; most disfavor.
"What do economists think about laws restricting employers from outsourcing jobs to other countries?" Most favor; divided; most disfavor.
"What do economists think about anti-dumping laws, which prohibit foreign manufacturers from selling goods below cost in the US?" Most favor; divi

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0Stefan_Schubert12y

Great!