The Libertarian

The Libertarian: Golden State Delusions

Rolling blackouts, unhappy ridesharing firms, and a confiscatory new tax proposal point to California’s precipitous decline.

The Libertarian•August 20, 2020
The Libertarian: Golden State Delusions

Richard Epstein analyzes a trio of policy mistakes in California: the renewable energy mandates that have led to rolling blackouts, the restrictions on contractors that have Uber and Lyft looking for the exits, and a proposed wealth tax that would hit citizens even if they move out of state.

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Richard A. Epstein

Richard A. Epstein

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