Ramon DeGennaro

Feb 13, 2024 | oll.libertyfund.org | Ramon DeGennaro |Gary Becker |Wilfred Reilly |Claudia Williamson Kramer

Response Essay Systemic Racism in the Housing Market Introduction: The Challenge of Defining Systemic RacismHow do we begin to discuss systemic racism? Often these discussions have a confusing overlap of different definitions, with unspoken assumptions about how the world works. Economists often avoid these discussions because the discussions can swing from the external world (laws, programs, and regulations) to the internal (thoughts, beliefs and values) within the same conversation.

Jul 25, 2023 | aier.org | Ramon DeGennaro

PrintWhy are some consumer boycotts more successful than others? These days, it seems a new consumer boycott appears every day. From Amazon to Bud Lite to Starbucks, boycotts of various strengths make the news. Let’s set aside whether any given boycott is justified, or how we might define success, because the insights in this essay apply regardless. We’re going to look at what might or might not help a boycott work, and consider examples.