Dallas | “Faulty Economics: The Myth of “Trickle-Down Economics”

3802 West Northwest Highway,Dallas TX 75220

03 November, 2021

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Join AIER’s Bastiat Society program in Dallas for an in-person event with Peter C. Earle, Research Faculty at AIER. Join AIER’s Bastiat Society program in Dallas for an in-person event with Peter C. Earle, Research Faculty at the American Institute for Economic Research. With the recent transition of power, likely encompassing a renewed focus on inequality, it’s a reasonable conjecture that the phrase “trickle-down” will come back into vogue among those of the left. But what does that phrase really mean? Is it materially different from Supply Side economics? Earle will explain the myth of this phrase intended to evoke emotional reactions and talk about the economic reality of efforts to generate economic growth that benefit all levels of the income distribution. Registration required. Cost is $30 per guest. Pay in advance by registering at Eventbrite. If you prefer to pay at the door, please email [email protected]. _______________________ More about the speaker: Peter C. Earle is an economist and writer who joined AIER in 2018. Prior to that he spent over 20 years as a trader and analyst at a number of securities firms and hedge funds in the New York metropolitan area, as well as running a gaming and cryptocurrency consultancy. His research focuses on financial markets, cryptocurrencies, monetary policy-related issues, the economics of games, and problems in economic measurement. He has been quoted by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC, Grant’s Interest Rate Observer, NPR, and in numerous other media outlets and publications. Pete holds an MA in Applied Economics from American University, an MBA (Finance), and a BS in Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point. See Peter’s full bio and recent publications here. AIER’s Bastiat Society program is a global network of business professionals committed to advancing free trade, individual freedom, and responsible governance. Our chapters host over 200 lectures, discussions, seminars, workshops, and conferences in over 20 countries each year.