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Policy Note 2009/6 | May 2009

The “Unintended Consequences” Game

A simple consideration of history tells us that each new piece of legislation contains loopholes that benefit a new class of entrepreneurs; some of these loopholes are small, but others are such that one could drive a bullion-laden truck through them. In this new Policy Note, Martin Shubik suggests creating a “war gaming group” to stress-test all major new legislation, with a first prize of $1 million to be awarded to the competing lawyer or team of lawyers who finds the most egregious loophole—a small amount relative to the potential savings.


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Working Paper No. 1055
The Relation Between Budget Deficits and Growth: Complicated but Clear
Author(s): L. Randall Wray, Eric Lin
September 2024

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