Bryan Caplan

@bryan_caplan

GMU econ prof, NYT bestseller, father of 4, author of Myth of the Rational Voter, Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids, Case Against Education, and Open Borders.

Oakton, Virginia
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Joined January 2011
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jan 24

    I am ceasing intellectual discussions on social media until March 1, 2021. I will continue blogging and promoting my own work, but will not engage until then. Here's why:

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  2. 4 hours ago

    List as many airport security procedures as you can that CLEARLY pass a cost-benefit test.

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  3. 4 hours ago

    List as many airport security procedures as you can that CLEARLY fail a cost-benefit test.

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  4. Dec 10

    “Public goods problems are less of a problem than we think because people are inherently uncomfortable with free-riding. Our emotional constitution urges us to repay favors. Unfortunately, our gratitude also paints a target on our backs for rent-seekers.”

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  5. Dec 10

    George Mason owned slaves. That makes him a villain in my book. I suggest we re-name George Mason University after a genuine champion of human freedom: Walter Williams. Walter Williams University! It’s where I want to teach.

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  6. Dec 9

    “I predict that a great conversation about xenophobia will come. Judging by past trends, however, that conversation is going to happen a few decades after open borders arrives.”

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  7. Dec 9

    *Open Borders* is now officially recommended by Texas librarians!

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  8. Dec 9

    No immigrant should be illegal. But lots are. Ever heard of unjust laws?

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  9. Dec 9

    If Mexico fully legalized drugs, what would be the U.S. response be over the next five years?

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  10. Dec 8

    “Members swear to help the poor and helpless, fight against materialism, respect women and children, not kill for money, and not use drugs.” Reminds me of:

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    Dec 4

    Kentucky teachers union celebrated the governor's closure of schools Kentucky private schools are going to the U.S. Supreme Court to fight against the closure. The difference? One of these sectors gets your money regardless of whether they open their doors for business.

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  12. Dec 5

    This is a hard time to be Chaotic Good, though I suppose it’s far worse to be Lawful Neutral.

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  13. Dec 5

    “Where should I stay in Chichen Itza?” Here! Amazing hospitality, grounds, food, and proximity.

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  14. Dec 5

    This chocolate museum across the street from Uxmal is out of this world. They served the best cocoa I’ve ever had. And you can hand-feed monkeys!

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  15. Dec 2

    Having a stellar time at the Hacienda Chichen. Crazy that we’re the only guests at this enormous and gorgeous complex. Food’s great too, and Chichen Itza is minutes away.

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  16. Dec 2

    “Even on utterly apolitical issues, I consider the media deeply unreliable on causation, meaning, and importance. Once causation, meaning, and importance become political, however, I deem it absurdly, insultingly unreliable.”

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  17. Dec 2

    “I am convinced that the media’s sense of importance is radically defective. These are the kind of people who would rather cover an insensitive tweet than Uighur concentration camps.”

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  18. Nov 30

    “If you’re happy inside yourself, why should you get excited about Big Brother and the Three-Year Plans and the Two Minutes Hate and all the rest of their bloody rot?” *1984*

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  19. Nov 29

    My elder sons turn 18 today! If you want to make two wonderful friends, introduce yourself with a weighty controversial intellectual question. You will find they’re hilarious as well as knowledgeable.

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  20. Nov 29

    “Ned never got to tell his story. That is why, when you discover a crime, you don’t go to the criminal first, unless you are an utter fool.”

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  21. Nov 25

    Here's the contact info for the winner of my last art contest:

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