Assistant professor of philosophy and political economy at Tulane University. Previously at SUNY Buffalo and at NYU’s Classical Liberal Institute.
Buffalo, NY
Joined June 2021
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New paper with Paul Aligica and Aylon Manor: "Coordination without consensus: Interoperability as a foundation for polycentricity" Journal of Institutional Economics. @JoIEBlog1
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The work of the Ostroms and the broader Bloomington tradition is more important than ever. This is a thought-provoking article, and I’m honored that my work with @AMSchaef is included, along with other scholars I know, like @PeterBoettke, @vladtarko, and Paul Dragos Aligica.
On Polycentrism and the New Classical Liberalism. Neoliberalism is dead; Long live Neoliberalism!, pt 1. open.substack.com/pub/digres…
With a shout to @PeterBoettke
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Abundance theorists are right to focus on the importance of building things. But by ignoring public choice theory, they miss the risk that state-driven growth will benefit the elite rather than the masses. My review of _Abundance_ and _Why Nothing Works_, at @Econlib. Link below.
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I help @Mattzwolinski edit the new edition of his successful reader. It is coming out on July 31st. If you’re teaching a course in political philosophy or PPE, this reader is ideal for you.
Check out the table of contents and enjoy a discount: routledge.com/Arguing-About-…
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@Kaleidicworld @MalteDold @Springernomics @Kingspol_econ @HayekProgram Please share widely, to honor Paul Lewis the Review of Austrian Economics has made available through Open Access some of his contributions through the years. link.springer.com/journal/11…
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It's important to realize that immigration has been the wellspring of innovation and economic growth over the entire history of the U.S. and well back into European history. "American Ingenuity" is heavily a story of immigration. @WhoIsDit @mmuthukrishna
It is time to completely rethink immigration policies globally. Living in the West is an incredible privilege. We should treat it as one.
Open borders will kill Western civilization. Careful vetting of immigrants, standards for being part of Western society, and deportation for violating those standards are going to become essential features of immigration policies globally.
Tell me why I am wrong.
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Are you interested in a career in law, the social sciences, politics, or business but seeking an interdisciplinary approach? The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program (PPE) at the University of Buffalo @UBuffalo is just such a program that trains students to identify just, real-world solutions for society.
Students at this new Hidden Gem integrate the nuance and rigor of philosophy with the empirical results of the social sciences and are equipped to apply these methods to societal questions on the local, national, and global levels.
Learn more about UB's PPE major program and other Hidden Gems here: whatwilltheylearn.com/hidden…
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3 Year PPE Postdoc Opportunity!
Interested in studying the relationship between diversity, dynamism and inclusion? Do you use formal models, computer simulations, or experimental methods in your work? Come join the PPE group at UB!
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In this paper, I put forward a non-ideal theory of corruption that intends to distinguish those cases in which corruption is the result of immoral individuals and those in which it is the result of bad laws.
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Do you like new approaches to things? How about social contract theory?
This is a very cool and rather cohesive volume on new approaches to social contract theory.
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I'm delighted to announce that UB's PPE hiring was an incredible success. We are welcoming .@AOprea_PPE, .@AMSchaef, and Justin Bruner in the fall term.
But wait - there's more! We have also hired Stewart Duncan, Toby Friend, Daniel Stevens, and Regina Hurley.
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I'm teaching Gaus's paper, "The Complexity of a Diverse Moral Order" today. It's just so good. What a clear articulation of New Diversity Theory, and why it is a useful framework for political philosophy.
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Neuroscientist @erikphoel is all for #AI safety, mining asteroids, and other strange yet potentially important means of charity. What he’s not for is #EffectiveAltruism’s key premise: That giving (and living) must adhere to utilitarian calculations.
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I'm delighted to announce that the Journal of the American Philosophical Association has published my piece summarizing Jerry Gaus's corpus. It is golden open access. Anyone can read it or share it for free. cambridge.org/core/journals/…
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The Machinery of Government is a valuable book. Joseph Heath’s methodological approach presents a refreshing alternative to the conceptual approach taken by many applied ethicists. @AMSchaef reviews the book here👇 buff.ly/3QCP0Hj
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We will cripple the Russian economy by cutting off their access to world markets. They will have to buy Russian.
We will strengthen the American economy by cutting off our own access to world markets. Buy American!
One of these two does not compute.
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I've read this new paper by @AMSchaef (congrats ;)) and loved it. Great stuff on - in my view - the most exciting topics in Hayek, and how to reconcile his views and (even more) build on it!
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ALEXANDER SCHAEFER: ¿Qué dirían HAYEK y RAWLS de la PANDEMIA 🦠? - LA INQUIETUD youtu.be/A0rPxoeAdeY via @YouTube
¡Recomiendo mucho esta entrevista al amigo @AMSchaef en @CNNRadioRosario!
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I just finished reading @cafreiman's Why It's OK to Ignore Politics and it was, hands down, the most enjoyable book that I've read this year. It is concise, convincing and funny throughout. Highly recommended!
