Michael Munger

Biography

Michael Munger is Professor of Political Science and Economics at Duke University. His research focuses on the relations between political and commercial institutions.

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How FDR’s Bold Experimentation Blinkered the American Economy

Politics
January 30, 2026

What Adam Smith’s Justice Teaches Us About Stealing Benefits

Politics
December 23, 2025

The Significance of “Getting Cheaper” Efficiency

Pursuit of Happiness
December 10, 2025

From Buenos Aires to London: Not All Bailouts Are Created Equal

Economic Dynamism
October 29, 2025
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How FDR’s Bold Experimentation Blinkered the American Economy

January 30, 2026

What Adam Smith’s Justice Teaches Us About Stealing Benefits

December 23, 2025

The Significance of “Getting Cheaper” Efficiency

December 10, 2025

From Buenos Aires to London: Not All Bailouts Are Created Equal

October 29, 2025
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